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Num#
num#(expression [ , format-code[ , decimal-sep [ , thousands-sep] ]
])
The num# function evaluates the expression numerically according to the string given as format-code. Decimal
separator and thousands separator can be set as third and fourth parameters. If the parameters 2-4 are
omitted, the default number format set by script variables or in the operating system is used.
Examples:
The examples below assume the two following operating system settings:
Default setting 1 Default setting 2
Number format # ##0,# #,##0.#
num#( A, '#' ) where A=35,648.375 returns:
Setting 1 Setting 2
String 35,648.375 35648.375
Number - 35648.375
num#( A, '#.#', '.' , ',') where A=35,648.375 returns:
Setting 1 Setting 2
String 35,648.375 35,648.375
Number 35648.375 35648.375
num#( A, '#.#',',','.' ) where A=35648.375 returns:
Setting 1 Setting 2
String 35648.375 35648.375
Number 35648375 35648375
num#( A, 'abc#,#' ) where A=abc123,4 returns:
Setting 1 Setting 2
String abc123,4 abc123,4
Number 123.4 1234
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