Format Value Function

Owning Palette: String/Number Conversion Functions

Requires: Base Development System

Converts a number into a regular string according to the format specified in format string and appends this to string.

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	string is the input string to which LabVIEW appends the formatted string. The default is an empty string.
	format string specifies how to convert value into output string. Use the format string syntax.
	value must be numeric but can be a physical quantity. A physical quantity is a value with a unit.
	output string is the result of converting value to a string, and appending this to string.

Format Value Details

Note  The Format Into String function has the same functionality as Format Value but can use multiple inputs. Consider using Format Into String instead of this function to simplify your block diagram.