---
title: "binEnc"
---

# binEnc

> **This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.**

## Description
This function, whose name stands for "binary encoder", takes a list of booleans, and treats them like the bits in a binary number. It returns an integer representing the decimal value of the number. The digits go from least significant to most significant.This can be a very handy tool to convert bits into an integer code to drive the Component Styles feature.

## Syntax
`binEnc(value[, value...])`

- Parameters

    - Bool **value** - A value that represents a bit. Can be either 0 or 1, and can enter in as many values as necessary.

- Results
    - int - The integer representation of the binary value entered.

## Examples
```python title="Code Snippet"
binEnc(0,0,1,0) //returns 4 (the value of 0100)
```
```python title="Code Snippet"
binEnc(true,0,1,1,0) //returns 13 (the value of 01101)
```