| VAL(string_exp$) |
Returns the numeric value represented by a string expression.
Examples:
VAL("123.5")
Returns 123.5.
VAL("123"+"4")
Returns 1234.
VAL("Hello")
Returns 0.
VAL("")
Returns 0.
Other Resources
- Expression Examples
- Filtering Records
- Knowledge Base Article R11493 - All About Expressions
- Knowledge Base Article R11515 - Filter Expression Examples
- Knowledge Base Article R11487 - Working with Indexes, Filters, and QuickViews
- Knowledge Base Article R10750 - Report Writer, Filter, and WorkFlow Functions (provides link to downloadable .pdf)