I want to convert a textbox value to numric value and i use a code like this : var n:Number = Number(myTextbox.text);when i trace the variable (n) it gives me 0. although when i trace myTextbox.text , it gives me the right value.why ?

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I want to convert a textbox value to numric value and i use a code like this :

when i trace the variable (n) it gives me 0. although when i trace myTextbox.text , it gives me the right value.

why ?

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Correct answer Rui Silva

Hi,

Have you tried to use parseFloat() instead of a direct cast?

Cheers,

Rui

Rui SilvaCorrect answer

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Hi,

Have you tried to use parseFloat() instead of a direct cast?

Cheers,

Rui