STR_CTOB

Converts 8-bit binary number from CHAR to BYTE

Invocation

CALL STR_CTOB( ISTRING, NUM, STATUS )

Description

Converts an 8-bit binary number stored in character form to the equivalent byte quantity. Invalid characters in the input string cause bad status to be returned. Numbers of less than 8-bits are right adjusted.

Arguments

• ISTRING = CHARACTER*(*) (given)
  The string to convert
• NUM = BYTE (returned)
  The converted value
• STATUS = INTEGER (given and returned)
  The global status.

References

• STR Subroutine Guide