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FT_E2D()
Convert scientific notation string to a decimal
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Syntax
FT_E2D( <cNumE> ) -> <nDec>
Arguments
<cNumE> Scientific notation string to convert
Returns
<nDec> Decimal number
Description
Given a string in the format x.yEz, the decimal
equivalent is returned.
Examples
? FT_E2D( "1.23E1" )
-> 12.3
? FT_E2D( "-1.235E1" )
-> -12.35
? ft_d2e( "5.43E-6" )
-> 0.0000543
Source: E2D.PRG
Author: Gary Baren
See Also:
FT_D2E()
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