Oct
Returns a string representing the octal value of a number.
Synopsis
Oct(number)
Arguments
The number argument is any valid expression that resolves to a positive or negative number. If number is a decimal fraction, it is truncated to a whole number before being evaluated.
Description
The Oct function converts a number from decimal (base 10) to octal (base 8). To convert a number from octal to decimal, represent octal numbers directly by preceding numbers in the proper range with &O For example, &O10 is the octal notation for decimal 8.
| If Number Is | Oct Returns |
|---|---|
| Empty | Zero (0). |
| Any other number | Up to 11 octal characters. |
Examples
The following example uses the Oct function to return the octal value of a decimal (base-10) number:
Println Oct(4) ' Returns 4.
Println Oct(8) ' Returns 10.
Println Oct(459) ' Returns 713.
The following example uses the &O prefix to return the decimal (base-10) value for an octal number:
Println &O4 ' Returns 4.
Println &O10 ' Returns 8.
Println &O713 ' Returns 459.
See Also
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Hex function
