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Bin2Hex ( binary )

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Vaughan Bromfield, Vaughan Bromfield Design
mailto:vbromfield@optusnet.com.au

A function to convert a binary number to a hex string.

Sample Input:
Bin2hex ( 001111 )
Sample Output:
f


 Then copy & paste into FileMaker Advanced's Edit Custom Function window.

Click here to copy To Clip Manager if you have myFMbutler's Clip Manager installed

Description:

A function to convert a binary number to a hex string.

Note: these functions are not guaranteed or supported by BrianDunning.com. Please contact the individual developer with any questions or problems.

This is my Custom Function and I want to edit it

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The Sample Input and Sample Output do not appear to match the function.

Brian Dunning, Laguna Niguel, CA
March 14, 2010 8:11am

Thanks Brian, I've fixed it.

Vaughan Bromfield, Sydney, Australia
March 14, 2010 6:12pm

"g" theres no g in hexadecimal?

greg, chicago
July 24, 2010 2:17pm

It's there to trap for errors in the logic, to give the num variable an over-run value. On a whim I left it there to see if anybody would notice.

Congratulations, you noticed. LOL

Vaughan Bromfield, Sydney, Australia
July 24, 2010 2:27pm

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