VAL function

Purpose: VAL converts a string to a double number.


 Syntax:

 RetDub# = VAL(StringNum$)

 Parameters:

  • RetDub# Returned double floating point number converted from StringNum$.
  • StringNum$ String literal or variable containing digits. If StringNum$ is not a valid number, zero will be returned.

Example:


 DIM StringNum$
 DIM RetDub#

 StringNum$ = "3.14"
 RetDub# = VAL(StringNum$)

 PRINT RetDub#

Result:

3.14

BCX Console Sample Programs using VAL function.

S28.bas, S64.bas, S110.bas