CLNG
Converts numeric or string expression to Long
Syntax:
Usage:
result = Clng( numeric expression )
result = Clng( string expression )
result = Clng( user defined type )
result = Clng( string expression )
result = Clng( user defined type )
Parameters:
expression
a numeric, string, or pointer expression to cast to a Long value
datatype
any numeric, string, or pointer data type
typename
a user defined type
Return Value:
A Long value.
Description:
The Clng function rounds off the decimal part and returns a 32-bit Long value. The function does not check for an overflow, and results are undefined for values which are less than -2 147 483 648 or larger than 2 147 483 647.
The name can be explained as 'Convert to LoNG'.
If the argument is a string expression, it is converted to numeric by using Valint.
The name can be explained as 'Convert to LoNG'.
If the argument is a string expression, it is converted to numeric by using Valint.
Examples:
' Using the CLNG function to convert a numeric value
'Create an LONG variable
Dim numeric_value As Long
'Convert a numeric value
numeric_value = CLng(-300.23)
'Print the result, should return -300
Print numeric_value
Sleep
'Create an LONG variable
Dim numeric_value As Long
'Convert a numeric value
numeric_value = CLng(-300.23)
'Print the result, should return -300
Print numeric_value
Sleep
Differences from QB:
- The string argument was not allowed in QB
See also:
Back to Converting Data Types
