String Conversion

[asmodeus]

Hi All,

Sorry for a dumb question, but how can I convert a string variable to an integer variable?

for example:

file = OpenFileRead ("save.dat")
line1$ = ReadLine (file) -- this is a numeric value but if I try using ReadInt, ReadByte or ReadChar it returns a number but not whats in the file its reading from.

Thanks,
Asmodeus

[matthew]

You need to be using the Val command. You'll find it documented in the Programmer's Guide.

I've created a short program which will show you a way of using it to read from a file, you can download it here.

[asmodeus]

Awesome. Thx Matthew I never noticed that Val function. Also, thx for the example it really helps.

-Asmodeus