NTOM( ) Function Example

The following example creates a numeric type variable named gnNumeric. TYPE( ) displays N, indicating the variable is a numeric type. NTOM( ) is used to convert the variable to a currency type, and TYPE( ) now displays Y, indicating the variable is a currency type after the conversion.

STORE 24.95 TO gnNumeric  && Creates a numeric type memory variable
CLEAR
? "gnNumeric is type: "  
?? TYPE('gnNumeric')  && Displays N, numeric type value

gnNumeric= NTOM(gnNumeric)     &&  Converts gnNumeric to a currency value
? "gnNumeric is now type: "  
?? TYPE('gnNumeric')  && Displays Y, currency type value