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Chapter 3 - Mathematical and Logical Utilities / Mathematical and Logical Utilities Reference

Routines / Converting Between Fixed-Point and Floating-Point Values

Fix2X
You can use the Fix2X function to convert a Fixed number to an Extended number.
FUNCTION Fix2X (x: Fixed): Extended;
x
The Fixed number to be converted to an Extended number.

DESCRIPTION
The Fix2X function returns the Extended equivalent of the Fixed number you supply in the x parameter.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Because the Fix2X function does not move memory, you can call it at interrupt time.