I am trying to convert ASCII data from an instrument to a numeric value. I am using the 'Fract/Exp String to Number' VI. inputting the ASCII string '32 33 34 2E 35 36 37 to the VI results in the output (Single) number 234 (integer part only). Inputting the string constant 234.567 to the same VI results in the correct 234.567 numeric output. Why does the VI recognize ASCII 32 as a numeric 2 but doesn't recognize ASCII 2E as numeric 'decimal point'. How should I do this conversion? I tried the Scan VI and a format string but the result was the same.

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I had the thing torn apart before getting your last post and when I rebuilt it it worked just as it should. Unfortunately I don't know what I did wrong before but obviously I did something. Thank you for all of your help.

Frank

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