Syntax
NUM(string{,ERR=lineref})
Description
For BBj-specific information, see NUM() Function - BBj.
The NUM() function converts a string argument to a numeric equivalent.
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Parameter |
Description |
|
string |
String to be converted. It must conform to the rules for numeric constants described in the Language Concepts section of the User's Reference Guide. |
|
ERR=lineref |
Branch to be taken if an error occurs during execution. |
The NUM() function's operations may be affected by the OPTS value. See
the SETOPTS Verb for additional information.
The STR() Function is complementary to the
NUM() function.
Examples
>PRINT NUM("123.45")
123.45
>PRINT NUM(" 34 ")
34
>PRINT NUM("100A")
!ERROR=26 (STRING/NUMBER MISMATCH)