Syntax:

BufSetNum(variable reference, position, value, storage, length)

Parameters:

variable reference – The reference to the BLOB variable containing the buffer. For example, 'A'VAR

position – The numeric value defining where the conversion result will be placed in the BLOB value.

value – The value to be set.

storage – A numeric value representing a valid storage type in Magic xpa. For a list of storage types, see Magic xpa Storage Types.

length – A numeric value representing the storage length.

Returns:

True when the conversion succeeds. False when the conversion fails.

The function fails when the:

• Variable reference does not refer to a valid variable identification.

• Variable reference does not refer to a BLOB variable.

• Position parameter has a negative value.

• Storage parameter does not contain a valid number.

• Length parameter does not contain a valid value.

• Conversion causes an overflow.

See also:

Buffers

SetBufCnvParam

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