ph_n2b PowerHome formula function
Description
Converts a numeric value to a logical true or
logical false
Syntax
ph_n2b ( al_num )
| Argument | Description |
| al_num | Long. The number to interpret as either true or false |
Return value
Boolean. Returns FALSE
if al_num = 0. Any other value for al_num
will return TRUE
Usage
Use this function convert numeric values
into logical true/false for use in if( ) and case( ) functions (or anywhere
else a boolean value
is allowed)
Examples
The following examples demonstrate typical syntax/usage for this function.
• ph_n2b(ph_and(3248,32)) - Returns
TRUE. This example tests whether the 6th bit from the lefmost
least significant bit is set in the number 3248. The binary representation for
3248 is
110010110000