Getting a real number from scientific notation

[Craig newman]

Klaus.

Old fashioned way:

Set the numberFormat to "0"
Answer "4.21911E+11" + 0

Craig

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Subject: Re: Getting a real number from scientific notation

Hi Paul,

> Am 22.11.2020 um 21:44 schrieb Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
<use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>:
> 
> So, if you want to concert form scientific notation to a real number, you
can use the "format" function (see dictionary). Example:
> putformat("%1.0f",4.21911E+11) -- outputs 421911000000 Is that shat yo 
> are looking for?

YES, thanks a BUNCH, that is exactly what I need!


Best

Klaus
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