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Fix2X

You can use the Fix2X function to convert a Fixed number to an Extended number.

FUNCTION Fix2X (x: Fixed): Extended;

x

The Fixed number to be converted to an Extended number.

DESCRIPTION

The Fix2X function returns the Extended equivalent of the Fixed number you supply in the x parameter.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Because the Fix2X function does not move memory, you can call it at interrupt time.

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