VAL

Converts character expression which contains a number to its numeric value so it can be used in calculations.

Reporting Area(s):

General

Required Parameters:

1. Character expression to convert to numeric value (i.e. rggrade)

Optional Parameters:

None

Example(s):

VAL(rggrade) converts grade to its numeric value--IF--grade is stored as a number (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4)

Notes:

Standard FoxPro Function

 

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