Int Math Operation¶
Performs a basic mathematical operation on two integers and returns a single integer result. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, integer division, modulo, and exponentiation. Includes safeguards for division/modulo by zero and unknown operations.
Usage¶
Use this node whenever you need to compute a simple integer result within a workflow, such as counters, loop indices, or discrete arithmetic. Provide two integer operands and select the desired operation; the node outputs a single INT suitable for downstream logic or calculations.
Inputs¶
| Field | Required | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | True | INT | First integer operand. Accepts large positive or negative integers within the node's configured range. | 7 |
| b | True | INT | Second integer operand. Its role depends on the selected operation (e.g., divisor, modulus, exponent). | 3 |
| operation | True | ['add', 'subtract', 'multiply', 'divide', 'modulo', 'power'] | The mathematical operation to apply to a and b. 'divide' performs integer division, 'modulo' returns the remainder, and 'power' computes a**b. | divide |
Outputs¶
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | INT | The integer result of the selected operation. Division is integer (floor) division; modulo is the remainder. | 2 |
Important Notes¶
- Division and modulo by zero are prevented; in such cases the node returns 0 and logs a warning.
- Division uses integer floor division semantics, which may differ from truncation for negative values.
- Very large exponents may produce extremely large integers; consider bounds to avoid performance issues.
- If an unknown operation is provided, the node returns 0 and logs a warning.
- Input ranges are constrained to large 64-bit-like limits in the UI; values outside may be clamped or rejected.
Troubleshooting¶
- Result is 0 unexpectedly: Check if b was 0 for 'divide' or 'modulo', or if 'operation' was misspelled or unsupported.
- Negative division result looks unexpected: Remember that integer division uses floor semantics (e.g., -3 // 2 equals -2).
- Performance issues or slow execution: Large 'power' operations can be expensive; reduce operands or choose a different approach.
- Output not as expected after connecting upstream nodes: Verify that upstream values are integers and within the allowed range.