9.3.122 QFLOAT (A) (VMS, U*X)

Description:  Converts an integer to quad precision (REAL(16)) type. 
Class:  Elemental function; Generic 
Arguments:  A must be of type integer. 
Results:  The result is of type real(16) (REAL*16).

Functions that cause conversion of one data type to another type have the same affect as the implied conversion in assignment statements.
 

Examples

QFLOAT (-4) has the value -4.0 (rounded; there are 32 places to the right of the decimal point).


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