float

Summary

Converts the input parameter to a float.

Usage

input|float()

Returns

A float representation of the input parameter.

Description

This operator attempts to convert the input parameter to a float. It returns the converted value as a float. If the operator is unable to do the conversion, it will return a value of zero (0).

Examples

Example 1

{def $pi='3.1415'}
Value: {$pi|float()}

Converts the string "3.1415" and returns it as a float. The following output will be produced: "Value: 3.1415".

Example 2

{def $pi='three point fourteen'}
Value: {$pi|float()}

The following output will be produced: "Value: 0".