Reference Updated April 8, 2026

LT (<)

Category: Logical functions

Overview

Description

If the matching row on the first input is less than the matching row in the second input, true (1) is returned, false (0) otherwise. Undefined values are treated as false (0).

Use when you need a 1/0 flag to mark where one input is less than another.

Syntax

  • LT('Node1', 'Node2')

  • 'Node1' < 'Node2'

Parameters

  • Node1: First input node, specified using the node name in single quotes (e.g. 'Profit').

  • Node2: Second input node.


Examples

Checking whether one input is less than another

This example compares two input nodes row by row. The result returns 1 where the first input is less than the second and 0 otherwise.

Input node: A

YearValue
2025400
2026700
2027850
2028500

Input node: B

YearValue
2025350
2026400
2027850
2028600

Formula: LT('A', 'B')

Year→ LT Result
20250
20260
20270
20281

FunctionWhen to use instead
LTE (<=)When equality should also count as a match instead of requiring the first input to be strictly less.
NEQ (!=)When you want to check for any mismatch instead of specifically testing whether one input is smaller than another.
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