FT_E2D()
Convert scientific notation string to a decimal
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Syntax

FT_E2D( <cNumE> ) -> <nDec>

Arguments

<cNumE> Scientific notation string to convert

Returns

<nDec> Decimal number

Description

Given a string in the format x.yEz, the decimal
equivalent is returned.

Examples

? FT_E2D( "1.23E1" )
-> 12.3

? FT_E2D( "-1.235E1" )
-> -12.35

? ft_d2e( "5.43E-6" )
-> 0.0000543

Source: E2D.PRG

Author: Gary Baren