Conversion from a decimal
| Target data type | Behavior | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| String | Returns the value as a string. | 3.1415 is converted to "3.1415". |
| Boolean | Returns false if the value is 0 and true otherwise. This conversion can cause a loss of data. | 3.1415 is converted to true. |
| Integer | Returns the integer part of the decimal number. This conversion can cause a loss of data. |
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| Double | Returns the decimal value as a double. This conversion can cause a loss of data.
Information noteNote: If the decimal is too large to be represented as a double, it is converted to a
negative infinity or positive infinity.
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3.1415 is converted to 3.1415D. |
| Float | Returns the decimal value as a float. This conversion can cause a loss of data.
Information noteNote: If the decimal is too large to be represented as a float, it is converted to a
negative infinity or positive infinity.
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3.1415 is converted to 3.1415F. |
| Long | Returns the integer part of the decimal number as a long. This conversion can cause a loss of data. |
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