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About this Block

What it does: The Scalar from Text block converts a Text to a Scalar value. Common uses:
  • This block converts the text list output from the Extract Column block to a scalar list.
Tips:
  • This block will process text lists into scalar lists.
  • Units will not be recognized and will cause conversion issues.
  • No punctuation other than periods or letters are allowed.
  • If using exponential notation, ensure no spaces exist before or after the letter e.
  • Positive and negative exponents are allowed.
Convert Text to a Scalar value. Values that cannot be converted will be shown as NaN.

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