Converts an Alpha string to a numeric value, according to a picture.
Syntax:
Val(string, picture)
Parameters:
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 pictures.
Returns:
Number values
Example:
Val('45.12','##.#') returns 45.1
Note:
A blank picture may be specified for converting standard numbers.
See also:
Str
The Online and Rich Client Samples projects (program CV04 and RCV04)
