(float number)


Convert that integer into a real number.


This function changes the number to a real number. An integer is changed to a real number by adding a decimal point, followed by zeroes.

Examples

Code Returns

(float 2)

2.00000

(float 8.65)

8.65000

NOTE This function is the opposite of the fix function.

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(atof string)

(atoi string)

(itoa integer)

LISP Compatibility

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