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    float (AutoLISP)

    Returns the conversion of a number into a real number

    Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac OS, and Web

    Signature

    (float number)
    number

    Type: Integer or Real

    A numeric value.

    Return Values

    Type: Real

    The real number derived from number.

    Examples

    (float 3)
    3.0
    
    (float 3.75)
    3.75

    Related Concepts

    • Arithmetic Functions Reference (AutoLISP)

    Related Reference

    • fix (AutoLISP)

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