HEX2DEC
Project : SOHO - CDS
Name : HEX2DEC
Purpose : Convert hexadecimal representation to decimal integer.
Explanation : A hexadecimal string is converted to a decimal integer
and
can be displayed or returned or both or neither.
Use : IDL> hex2dec, hex [, decimal, /quiet]
Inputs : hex - hexadecimal string
Opt. Inputs : None
Outputs : See below
Opt. Outputs: decimal - the decimal integer equivalent of the input.
Keywords : quiet - unless given the decimal number is printed to
the
terminal
Calls : None
Restrictions: Input must be a string.
Side effects: None
Category : Utils, Numerical
Prev. Hist. : None
Written : C D Pike, RAL, 7-Oct-93
Modified :
Version : Version 1, 7-Oct-93