Returning a number from an edit_box in DCL

Hello,

Is there a way to return a numeric value from an edit_box in DCL?

Specifically if a person types in 2'-6" or 30 or 2'6 etc..

Have it return 30 like getdist does.

Or how do I convert it?


Rick

 

The edit box returns a string value.
You would have to convert it to the appropriate value required.

 

further to Alan's note, use

(distof var)

var being the string value such as "135'2" etc...

 

Ok, I'll give it a try.

Thanks
Rick
further to Alan's note, use

(distof var)

var being the string value such as "135'2" etc...

 

Just remember that your units must be set prior to actually attempting this, and dimzin.

Ok, I'll give it a try.

Thanks
Rick
further to Alan's note, use

(distof var)

var being the string value such as "135'2" etc...

 

I've got that figured out thanks to distof.

But now I am trying to set a default value for a pair of radio buttons.

When the dialog comes up the settings are correct but it isn't returning the default value if you dont select it.

If you select either one it works fine.

I have included an example.

Rick



Just remember that your units must be set prior to actually attempting this, and dimzin.

Ok, I'll give it a try.

Thanks
Rick
further to Alan's note, use

(distof var)

var being the string value such as "135'2" etc...

 

You need to set your variable with the default value when you display the dialog for that reason.

Bill

 

I get it... set the varivle ahead of time & let the dialog change it (or
not).
Thanks
Rick

 

You're welcome.


Bill