FT_D2E()
Convert decimal to scientific notation
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Syntax

FT_D2E( <nDec>, <nPrecision> ) -> <cNumE>

Arguments

<nDec> Decimal number to convert

<nPrecision> Number of decimal places in result.
Defaults to 6 decimal places.

Returns

<cNumE> A string representing a number in
scientific notation

Description

Given a decimal number and the desired precision,
a string representing the equivalent in scientific
notation is returned.

Examples

? FT_D2E( 12.345, 2 )
-> 1.23E1

? FT_D2E( -12.345, 3 )
-> -1.235E1

? FT_D2E( 0.00000543, 2 )
-> 5.43E-6

Source: D2E.PRG

Author: Gary Baren