Convert Extended to String? 1

[UKChris]

How do I convert variable of type Extended to a string so that I can put the value in an Edit Control?

I have something like:

var a : extended;
begin
a := 1.123456789123456789;
EditBox.Text := (10 * a);
end;

But it will not convert the Extended to a string for the edit box. I looked at TypeCasts but they didn't seem to make much sense (to me!).

Chris.

 

[sheitdog]

try this:

var a : extended;

begin
a := 1.123456789123456789;
Edit1.Text := floattostr( (10 * a) );
end;

 

[UKChris]

Terrific, thanks!

 

[TealWren]

You can also use FormatFloat('0.00',10*a) which allows you to format it however you want, and get rid of pesky E's.

TealWren