StrFromReal
- Last UpdatedOct 29, 2026
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StrFromReal is a built-in scripting function that converts a real numerical value to a string value, in either floating-point or exponential notation.
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Function |
Group |
Execution |
String Exp. |
Windows |
Windows Embedded |
IoT View |
Thin Clients |
Mobile Access |
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StrFromReal |
String |
Synchronous |
Yes |
Supported |
Supported |
Supported |
Supported |
Supported |
Syntax
StrFromReal(numValue, numPrecision, strType)
numValue
The numerical value to be converted.
numPrecision
The number of decimal places to be shown in the resulting string. Please note that the value will be rounded rather than truncated.
strType
A single-character code that specifies how the resulting string should be formatted, as described in the following table:
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Value of strType |
Description |
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f |
Formatted in floating-point notation. |
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e |
Formatted in exponential notation with a lower-case "e". |
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E |
Formatted in exponential notation with an upper-case "E". |
Return value
This function returns a string representation of the given numerical value, with the specified precision and notation.
Examples
StrFromReal(263.355, 2, "f")
…returns a string value of "263.36".
StrFromReal(263.355, 2, "e")
…returns a string value of "2.63e+002".
StrFromReal(263.355, 2, "E")
…returns a string value of "2.63E+002".