converting text string to binary

[RickH]

I'm taking a numeric value, converting it to hex and sending it to a serial port.  However, I need to convert the hex into binary so that the device recognizes the commands.   I tried using the Flatten to String function, but still no conversion.

My code is attached

Thanks in advance,

Rick

[systems_eng]

is this what you're looking for?

[RickH]

Perhaps I should have elaborated.  The hex commands I am sending have to be converted into the non printable code.  I guess it would be the equivalent to the '/' format.

Thanks for your code, I think I can use that for another utility I'm writing.

Rick

[smercurio_fc]

Are you starting with a hex number or a hex string? It sounds like you're starting with a hex number. In that case, why not just use the Type Cast function:



As for the posted VI, I can't quite figure out why it's doing all that, especially using the Type Cast function in 4.1 mode. You can just do this:

Message Edited by smercurio_fc on 12-08-2006 09:28 AM

[tst]

I personally prefer the Byte Array to String primitive (in the String>>Additional... palette), as it works on all numeric types and is not dependant on an internal representation. It converts an array of ASCII values into a string of ASCII chars.