rbf_getFloat()
Warning: Support for using this method with external objects (such as those mapped to external tables, to OpenEdge Service objects, or through a HDP connection) is a beta feature. This method is supported in production systems, except for external objects.
Purpose
Converts a given value from a string into a float number. It ignores symbols (e.g., $).
Syntax
rbf_getFloat(value)
Parameters
value
The string to convert
Note: This API is supported in portals as well.