Val (Magic xpi 4.13)
Converts an Alpha string to a numeric value, according to a picture.
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 Syntax: 
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 Val(Alpha string, Alpha picture) 
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 Parameters: 
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 string: The Alpha string to be converted to a numeric value. 
picture: The format in which the number is stored in the string. For a full description, see Picture Formats. 
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 Returns: 
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 Number values. 
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 Example: 
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 Val('45.12','##.#') returns 45.1 
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 Note: 
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 A blank picture may be specified for converting standard numbers. 
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 See also: 
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 Str 
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