Convert a Hex String to ASCII String & IEEE Float without changing values

[GPeople]

Overview

This VI converts a displayed Hex String value to ASCII string characters as well as IEEE Float.

Description

Sometimes it maybe desirable to convert a String Hex Value to ASCII but not actually change its representation. For example, we may have the value 6C in hex and we want it in ASCII to also be 6C. This VI will do this conversion. It takes the Display Hex String and converts it into regular string characters. I eventually needed the IEEE Float value for that Hex String value, so the last part converts it to IEEE float.

Requirements

• LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Give the value of Hex Number Display Input (i.e. 3643 3133 3435)
2. Run the VI and observe the outputs.

Additional Information or References

Front Panel

VI Snippet

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[shall12]

Worked for me after I changed the type for the Unflatten From String to a U8.

[GPeople]

YES!  Actually I remember making a VI for each data type..I have them somewhere...if I find them I will upload each type.

If I had the time the thing to do would be to make this into a polymorphic VI so it would sense the data type and then execute the proper version.

Glad to see it helped someone!