Using the in database tool, how can you convert a v_string into a double?

[jthompson789]

Is there a way to convert a v_string data type into a double using the in database tool. 

I did find some help with writing a SQL script but my SQL skill are very limited and could not figure out the proper syntax.

[Dynamomo · Accepted solution]

if you use the in-db formula tool, you can create a new field with the double type and then enter this in the SQL expression area

cast("TheFieldYouWantToConvert" as float)

Then use the select tool to remove the old string field and rename the new field to replace it

[jthompson789]

Thank you for the suggestion it worked great.