ValF_NG 22-May-2013

Short:        multi base string to val function (Blitz)
Author:       lombi@iprimus.com.au (Lorence Lombardo)
Uploader:     lombi iprimus com au (Lorence Lombardo)
Type:         dev/blitz
Version:      22-May-2013
Architecture: m68k-amigaos


ValF{} NextGeneration is an alternative to the "Val" command with some
advantages.

ValF{} NG works with or without FPU. ValF{} NG works with new Blitz and
Classic Blitz.

ValF{} not only does decimal fractions, but also hex, binary and octal.

So why the NG ?

The previous ValF{} versions were adequate for FFP, but for FPU the previous
ValF{} was lacking in fractional precision.

Also ValF{} NG supports the octal number system and has no dependency on
other functions.

With ValF{} NG the sign can be before or after the ID also.
  

It is possible that previous versions of ValF{} were faster but speed was
not the main issue here.


"ValF_test.exe" and "vlm.exe" have been tested on "1.3 ROM".

"ValF_test_fpu.exe" should only be run on systems with an FPU.


URL's of related interest:-

http://aminet.net/package/dev/basic/num2str
http://aminet.net/package/dev/basic/SANE


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