toLong
This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.
Description​
Tries to coerce value into a long (64-bit integer). If value is a number, the conversion is direct. If value is a string, it is parsed to see if it represents a long. If not, type casting fails. Will round if appropriate.
Syntax​
toLong(value, [failover])
Parameters​
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Object | value | The value to type cast. |
| Object | failover | The failover value if type casting fails. [optional] |
Results​
Long - The value type cast as a long.
Examples​
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toLong("38") //returns 38
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toLong("33.9") //returns 34
Code Snippet
toLong({Root Container.TextField.text}, -1) //returns the value in the text box as an long, or -1 if the value doesn't represent a number.