TVal (Magic xpi 4.14)
Converts a time value stored as an Alpha character string to a time value, according to a picture.
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Syntax:
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TVal(Alpha string, Alpha picture)
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Parameters:
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string: An Alpha string that can be interpreted as a time value (for example, '02:30:00 PM').
picture: The format for the string in which the time is stored. This parameter helps Magic xpi read and interpret the character Alpha string. For a full description, see Picture Formats.
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Returns:
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Time value.
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Example:
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TVal('02:30:00 PM','HH:MM:SS PM') returns 14:30:00.
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Note:
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A blank picture interprets the string as 'HH:MM:SS'.
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See also:
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DStr, DVal, TStr
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