string to floating point conversion with leading zeroes

[tsi]

hi, i'm running LV 6i (6.0) and am trying to convert a string from a serial connection into a floating point number. The thing is the number value i'm trying to convert is 10(-3) (e.g. 0.001539). I ultimately want to get it to 1.539.

any help? 

Thanks,

[chilly_charly]

I'm not sure I understand your question :

- could you simply multiply the floating point by 10^x ?

- Have you noticed that there is a series of vis dedicated to string to number conversion (in the string sub-palette) ?

[Charlie S.]

Hello tsi,

As Chilly Charlie already mentioned, there is a function on the String sub-palette called "Scan From String." If you place it on your block diagram and double-click, you'll get a configuration page that will help you format you number appropriately. Alternatively, you could using the format string input. This webpage describes how to use it:

http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/lv/71/glang/Scan_From_String/

Hope this helps!