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Description

Convert INDEX, BITS, BOOL, or STRING to a REAL.

 

Anything other than these legal arguments is converted to 0.000.

 

Real() acting on string that does not contain a number returns an indeterminate value.

 

Type

REGULAR FUNCTION

 

Usage

NewReal = Real(Quantity)