Complex from comma separated string

[johnsold]

A search only found my own posting from several years ago.

I am trying to convert a string in the format "3.7,5.6" to the complex 3.7+5.6i.The strings may include signs or 3.7e+00 notation. The images below show how I am doing it now.

  

I could not find a way to use Scan form String or any other function to do this in one step. Does anyone see a better way? 

Thanks,

Lynn

[altenbach]

Here's what I would probably do. 😉

 

[johnsold]

Thanks.  I thought I looked at that function but did not try that combination.

Lynn

[altenbach]

Just for kicks, here's also a RG style version. 😄