Conversion Functions

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Conversion functions are used in converting one type of data to another type (e.g., converting a character type to a numeric type).  Below are the conversion functions supported in the software:

 

 

Function Name

Type

Description

Date()

Conversion

Converts a character string to a date

Str()

Conversion

Converts a date or numeric value to a character string

Val()

Conversion

Converts a character string to a numeric value