CharToValue
This function converts a string to Unicode character codes and then stores those values in an integer array.
| Function | Group | Execution | Windows | Embedded | Thin Client | Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharToValue | String | Synchronous | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not supported |
Syntax
- tagString
- The name of the string tag, whose value will be converted.
Note: The tag name should be enclosed in quotes, as shown in the syntax diagram, or else the function will try to use the value of the tag.
- tagArray
- The name of the integer array that will receive the converted values. If no array index is specfied, then the default is 0.
Note: The tag name should be enclosed in quotes, as shown in the syntax diagram, or else the function will try to use the value of the tag.
Returned value
Returns the number of array elements used, which should be equal to the number of characters in the string.
Examples
If StrTag = “ABC”, then Array[0] = 65, Array[1] = 66, and Array[2] = 67:
CharToValue( "StrTag", "Array" )
If StrTag = “ABC”, then Array[10] = 65, Array[11] = 66, and Array[12] = 67:
CharToValue( "StrTag", "Array[10]" )