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This method is obsolete. See the Remarks section below. |
Description
The Utilities.StrToFloat method converts the string specified by the Str parameter to a floating-point value.
Declaration
Applies To
The method is applied to the following object:
Parameters
The method has the following parameter:
Str
Specifies the string to be converted to a floating-point value. A valid string must consist of an optional sign (+ or -), a string of digits with an optional decimal point, and an optional mantissa. The mantissa consists of 'E' or 'e' followed by an optional sign (+ or -) and a whole number. Leading and trailing blanks are ignored.
The DecimalSeparator property defines the character that is used as a decimal point. Thousand separators and currency symbols are not allowed in the string. If the source string is invalid, StrToFloat raises an exception.
Result Value
The floating-point value to which the specified string has been converted.
Remarks
This method is obsolete. It is supported for backward compatibility only. To convert a string into a floating-point number, use the aqConvert.StrToFloat method.
See Also
StrToFloat Method
FloatToStr Method
Format Method
StrToInt Method
StrToCurrency Method