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Data type conversion functions in Template Editor

Modified: 19 Jan 2026 Tekla Structures 2026
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Conversion functions perform conversions between the supported data types: integer, double, string, and vwu (value-with-unit).

You can access conversion functions in the Formula Contents dialog box and in the Rule Contents dialog box.

Select functions from the Math list in the Operators area of the dialog box.

Note:

Note that string parameters must appear inside double quotation marks (" ") in the parameter list.

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int

double

string

vwu (Value with unit)

format

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