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todouble()

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Converts the input expression to a value of type real.

The todouble() and toreal() 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.