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FT_D2E()
Convert decimal to scientific notation
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Syntax
FT_D2E( <nDec>, <nPrecision> ) -> <cNumE>
Arguments
<nDec> Decimal number to convert
<nPrecision> Number of decimal places in result.
Defaults to 6 decimal places.
Returns
<cNumE> A string representing a number in
scientific notation
Description
Given a decimal number and the desired precision,
a string representing the equivalent in scientific
notation is returned.
Examples
? FT_D2E( 12.345, 2 )
-> 1.23E1
? FT_D2E( -12.345, 3 )
-> -1.235E1
? FT_D2E( 0.00000543, 2 )
-> 5.43E-6
Source: D2E.PRG
Author: Gary Baren
See Also:
FT_E2D()
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