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IndetIndex

index of an indeterminate

Syntax
IndetIndex(X:INDET):INT

Description
This function returns the index of the named determinate. The index is determined by the order in which the indeterminate is listed when the corresponding ring was created.

Example
Use R ::= Q[x,y,z]
IndetIndex(y);
2
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Use R ::= Q[x[1..2,1..2],y[1..2]];
Indets();
[x[1,1], x[1,2], x[2,1], x[2,2], y[1], y[2]]
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IndetIndex(x[2,1]);
3
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S ::= Q[a,b,c];
IndetIndex(S::b);
2
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