Convert2Number(strVal)
Last updated November 15, 2002
Version: 1 | Requires: ColdFusion 5 | Library: MathLib
Description:
This function will take any string and strip out all characters that are not (-.0123456789) and will then determine it's numeric value.
Return Values:
Returns a number.
Example:
Parameters:
| Name | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| strVal | Value to convert. | Yes |
Full UDF Source:
<cfscript>
/**
* Converts any numeric string (even ones with currancy symbols to a number).
*
* @param strVal Value to convert. (Required)
* @return Returns a number.
* @author Glenn Wilson (glenn.wilson@quotegen.com)
* @version 1, November 15, 2002
*/
function Convert2Number(StrVal){
var regStr = "[^/.0123456789-]";
return Val(REReplace(StrVal,regStr,"","all"));
}
</cfscript>
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