Convert Currency Text to Number

Converts text containing currency value to number (for example, $99.50 becomes 99.5)

Please note: The command will be compatible with the currency settings in your simulation preferences.

Parameters

  • Text - Text containing currency expression of value
  • Number - Returned numerical value
  • Fault - Returned as a non-zero fault code financial value is found


Examples

Example 1

On Button Click Logic
SET gblText = “$123.45”
Convert Currency Text to Number gblText, gblNumber, “”

The above example will convert $123.45 to 123.45, and store it in the variable gblNumber.

Example 2
On Button Click Logic
SET gblText = “$123.45”
Convert Currency Text to Number “$900.00”, gblNumber, “”

The above example takes the string of “$900.00” and will store it in the variable gblNumber as the value 900.

Comments

This command is only available with Simul8 Professional 2017 and later.

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