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V_String to Double. Truncates data

CSmith16
9 - Comet

Hello,

 

I am trying to change a data type from V_String to Double and when doing so it completely changes the number. Any suggestions?

 

Original:

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New:

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binu_acs
21 - Polaris

@CSmith16 Use the function toNumber([Amount]) in the formula tool to convert it into double data type

CSmith16
9 - Comet

@binu_acs 

 

Awesome, thank you man!

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