From a string to number?

[Horizon]

Hello,



A quick question what is the best method for translating a string variable (which also happens to be a number) to a numerical variable? Lets look as some simple code...

dim x$(20)

x$(10) = "12"

print x$(10)


Above we've set x$(10) to the string value of "12" but, lets say we want to use this x$(10) string value as a numerical value say ' y ' for a calculation later.
How would I convert a string to number? Especially if the x$(10) array value can change to other numbers.

I'm probably overlooking a very simple method of achieving this, but any help would be welcome.

[honkytonk]

a=val(a$)
x=val(x$(10))
help is meant to be read

[Horizon]

Hello honkytonk,

I think I was tripping over Syntax. I appreciate the nudge in the right direction.

dim x$(20)
x$(10) = "12"
print x$(10); " String"
y = val(x$(10))
print y; " Number"


[honkytonk]

Jul 18, 2022 14:56:33 GMT Horizon said:

Hello honkytonk,

I think I was tripping over Syntax. I appreciate the nudge in the right direction.

dim x$(20)
x$(10) = "12"
print x$(10); " String"
y = val(x$(10))
print y; " Number"


12 it's number
"12" it's a string
a$=12 ---> error
a$="12" ---> well