[ decimal->asString ]
Method
The [decimal->asString] method formats the decimal as a string. This method replaces the [Decimal->SetFormat] tag from Lasso 8.x and earlier. In Lasso 9 integers and decimals have no state, and so they cannot carry around their formatting information.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Precision | Specifies the desired number of characters of precision. By default values are output with 6 characters of precision. |
| -DecimalChar | Specifies the desired character to use as a decimal point. Defaults to a period. |
| -GroupChar | Specifies the desired character to use for thousands grouping. Defaults to the empty string so thousands grouping is not performed. |
| -Padding | Specifies the desired width in character of the output. |
| -PadChar | Specifies the character to use to pad the output. Defaults to a space. |
| -PadRight | If set to True the output will be padded on the right. By default the output will be padded on the left. |
| -Scientific | If set to True, the output will be in scientific notation. By default, scientific notation will only be used if required. |
- Syntax
Decimal Value->asString(
-decimalChar = 'Character Value',
-groupchar = 'Character Value',
-precision = Integer Value,
-scientific = Boolean Value,
-padding = Integer Value,
-padChar = 'Character Value',
-padRight = Boolean Value
)Examples
- Beginner
To format a decimal as a string:
Use the [decimal->asString] method. The following example formats a decimal as a string.
Code
999999.95555->asString(
-precision=2,
-GroupChar=','
)Result
999,999.96
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