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Version: 5.x

Type conversion operator

The type conversion operator creates a property that performs type conversion.

Syntax​

typeName(expression)

Description​

The operator creates a property that converts the value of a certain expression into a value of a specified built-in class. If conversion is impossible, the value of the property will be NULL.

Parameters​

  • typeName

    The name of the built-in class that the values will be converted into.

  • expression

    The expression whose value will be converted into the value of the specified built-in class.

Examples​

itemCount = DATA INTEGER (Store);
itemCountToString(s) = BPSTRING[10](itemCount(s));

barcode = DATA STRING[15] (Item);
longBarcode(Item i) = LONG(barcode(i));