David, ObjectToNumber applies Rexx language rules to the conversion process, which means the string value must be between 999999999 to -999999999 (i.e., a valid whole number under the default digits setting). Is there any chance this applies to your situation? A valid outside that range will result in a false return value indicating it couldn't be converted. There are other conversions that might be more appropriate. I do see a hole in the interface, as I was going to suggest using ObjectToIntptr() as a substitute....but I only implemented the unsigned version. I'll see about adding that.
Rick On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 6:08 PM, David Ashley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rick - > > Let me preface this by saying I am not up to the current trunk level for my > copy of ooRexx. Mine was compiled on July 31. So this may be fixed already. > And there is no real hurry on this, I know you are on vacation. > > I am having a problem with the ObjectToNumber method. It does not seem to > convert negative numbers in a Rexx object correctly. When I look at the > string value of the object it is correct, but when I use the method to > convert the object to a wholenumber_t it delivers some random value, > sometimes the converted number is not even a negative number. > > Pleas let me know what you discover. > > Thanks, > W. David Ashley > IBM Systems and Technology Group Lab Services > Open Object Rexx Team > Mobile Phone: 512-289-7506 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge > Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great > prizes > Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world > http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ > _______________________________________________ > Oorexx-devel mailing list > Oorexx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/oorexx-devel > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ Oorexx-devel mailing list Oorexx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/oorexx-devel
