Converting decimal variables to octal labels using TestStand expression?

[ChrisK88]

Hello all,

I am currently using TestStand to read and write ARINC data for my application. Now, the ARINC card only takes decimal values, so I must convert all the octal labels to decimal and set them in TestStand such that the ARINC card accepts it. So, when I read the variables coming out, I name them for the log file, but I need to convert the decimal values to octal labels such that the test operators do not get confused. 

All in all, I need to know is there an expression to take the decimal value and convert it to octal in the expression space? 

Thanks!

[RaviShrigiri]

Not aware of any expression for conversion.

But i tried this.

Declared two variable:

One normal number type ( which holds decimal value).

Other a  number type but numeric format changed to octal.

Whenever i need to display octal from decimal then use this in a statement step type ---- locals.oct = locals.dec

When need to convert dec to oct then locals.dec=locals.oct.

For showing to user in message popup str(locals.oct) will work out will display in octal and str(locals.dec) will display in decimal.

Hope this helps.

[dug9000 · Accepted solution]

Convert to octal string: Str(Locals.Local, "%#o")

Remove the # if you don't want the radix prefix.

Convert to decimal string if you want an integer:

Str(Locals.Local, "%i")

or for floating point:

Str(Locals.Local, "%g")

Hope this helps,

-Doug

[RJ_15]

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@dug9000 wrote:

Convert to octal string: Str(Locals.Local, "%#o")

Remove the # if you don't want the radix prefix.

Convert to decimal string if you want an integer:

Str(Locals.Local, "%i")

or for floating point:

Str(Locals.Local, "%g")

Hope this helps,

-Doug

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I think this does not work for Octal numbers, right ? I can't turn off the radix prefix for octal numbers.