parseFloat (Function)
This function returns the float value of the received string.
Syntax
<FLOAT> math:parseFloat(<STRING> p1)
Query Parameters
| Name | Description | Default Value | Possible Data Types | Optional | Dynamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p1 | The value that should be converted into a float value. | STRING | No | Yes |
Example 1
CREATE STREAM InValueStream (inValue string);
insert into OutMediationStream
select math:parseFloat(inValue) as output
from InValueStream;
The function converts the input value given in inValue, into its corresponding float value and directs the result into the output stream, OutMediationStream. For example, parseFloat("123") returns 123.0.