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Value.As

Returns the value if it is compatible with the specified type.

Syntax​

Value.As(
    value as any,
    type as type
) as any

Remarks​

Returns the value if it is compatible with the specified type. This is equivalent to the "as" operator in M, with the exception that it can accept identifier type references such as Number.Type.

Examples​

Example #1​

Cast a number to a number.

Value.As(123, Number.Type)

Result:

123

Example #2​

Attempt to cast a text value to a number.

Value.As("abc", type number)

Result:

[Expression.Error] We cannot convert the value "abc" to type Number.

Category​

Values.Types