Num
Converts a string into a float.
| Function | Group | Execution | Windows | Embedded | Thin Client | Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Num | String | Synchronous | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Syntax
Num( strValue )
- strValue
- The number of characters to be converted into float format.
Returned value
Returns the number (formerly in a string format) in float format.
Examples
| Tag Name | Expression |
|---|---|
| Tag | Num( “321654.987″ ) // Returned value = 321654.987 |
| Tag | Num( “5.6589626246″ ) // Returned value = 5.6589626246 |
Note: The float string cannot use characters other than the numbers (0..9) and a decimal point (.), or the function returns the value 0.0.