Converts an expression into the 64-bit floating point value data type.

Syntax

FloatingPoint64 Expression

The syntax of the FloatingPoint64 operator consists of the following elements:

Remarks

The operator can process scalar values or entire data series and data matrices. If Expression is a data series or a data matrix, then the type conversion takes place on a per-element basis and the result is once again a data series or a data matrix. If a signal, a signal series or a space curve is converted, only the Y component is examined. The result then contains the unchanged X component and possibly the Z component of Expression. If Expression is a list, then the operation is executed for each item in the list and the result is also a list.

The Boolean value TRUE results in the value 1., and FALSE results in the value 0.0. The operator can be applied to all real and complex data types as well as to calendar times, time spans and strings. The absolute value is formed for complex data types. Strings are interpreted as a value or quantity first and then converted like numerical data. Here the decimal and list separators specified in FlexPro Options are used. The Empty type results in ?.

If Expression is a quantity, then its unit is taken and the result is also a quantity.

Available in

FlexPro View, Basic, Professional, Developer Suite

Examples

See Also

Data Types

ChangeDataType Function

Boolean Operator

Integer16 Operator

Integer32 Operator

Integer64 Operator

FloatingPoint32 Operator

ComplexInteger16 Operator

ComplexInteger32 Operator

ComplexInteger64 Operator

ComplexFloatingPoint32 Operator

ComplexFloatingPoint64 Operator

String Operator

CalendarTime Operator

TimeSpan Operator