ph_number PowerHome formula function
Description
Use this function to convert a string
representation of a number into an actual
number.
Syntax
ph_number ( value
)
| Argument |
Description |
|
value
|
String. The string you'd like to
convert into
a number.
|
Return value
Double. The string converted to
a number.
Usage
This function will convert a string
containing a number (including negative numbers and decimal numbers) into an
actual number that can be used where required within formulas. This function
primarily exists to handle the problems associated with the negative
sign "-".
Examples
The following examples demonstrate typical syntax/usage for this function.
ph_number("-56.25")