How do I convert a string to a double, a number loses the precision

[jhazard]

I tried converting a string to a double but that limits the precision. I need to convert a string to a double.

[Dennis_Knutson]

If you use the Scan From String function, the default is to convert to a dbl. If you're looking at a front panel indicator, don't confuse the format and precision of the indicator with the type representation. You can set the indicator to display as many digits as you want but that doesn't change the actal number stored in memory.