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The MKD$ function converts a DOUBLE numerical value into an 8 byte ASCII STRING value.


Syntax:

8byte_string$ = MKD$(double_value)


  • The double precision number value is converted to eight ASCII characters. To prove this try: PRINT MKD$(12345678).
  • DOUBLE values can range up to 15 decimal point digits. Decimal point accuracy depends on whole value places taken.
  • The string value can be converted back to a DOUBLE numerical value using CVD.
  • DOUBLE numerical variable values PUT into a BINARY file are automatically placed as an MKD$ ASCII string value.


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