todouble()
Converts the input expression to a value of type real.
The
todouble()andtoreal()functions are equivalent
Syntax
todouble(Expr)
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Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | scalar | ✓ | The value to convert to real. |
Returns
If conversion is successful, the result is a value of type real. Otherwise, the returned value will be real(null).
Example
todouble("123.4") == 123.4
Note
Use double() or real() when possible.