CSng
Converts numeric or string expression to Single precision floating point
result = CSng( numeric expression )
result = CSng( string expression )
result = CSng( user defined type )
expression
The CSng function returns a 32-bit Single value. The function does not check for an overflow, so be sure not to pass a value outside the representable range of the Single data type. The name can be explained as 'Convert to SiNGle'.
If the argument to CSng is a string expression, it is first converted to numeric by using Val.
Syntax
Usage
result = CSng( numeric expression )
result = CSng( string expression )
result = CSng( user defined type )
Parameters
expression
a numeric, string, or pointer expression to cast to a Single value
datatypeany numeric, string, or pointer data type
typenamea user defined type
Return Value
Description
The CSng function returns a 32-bit Single value. The function does not check for an overflow, so be sure not to pass a value outside the representable range of the Single data type. The name can be explained as 'Convert to SiNGle'.
If the argument to CSng is a string expression, it is first converted to numeric by using Val.
Example
' Using the CSNG function to convert a numeric value
'Create an SINGLE variable
Dim numeric_value As Single
'Convert a numeric value
numeric_value = CSng(-12345.123)
'Print the result, should return -12345.123
Print numeric_value
Sleep
'Create an SINGLE variable
Dim numeric_value As Single
'Convert a numeric value
numeric_value = CSng(-12345.123)
'Print the result, should return -12345.123
Print numeric_value
Sleep
Differences from QB
- None
See also
