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TVal (Magic xpa 4.x)
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 Converts a time value stored as an Alpha character string to a Time value, according to a picture. 
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 Syntax: 
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 TVal(string,picture) 
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 Parameters: 
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 string: An Alpha string that can be interpreted as a time value (e.g., '02:30:00 PM'). 
picture: The format for string in which the time is stored. This parameter helps Magic xpa read and interpret the character alpha string. For a full description, see pictures. 
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 Returns: 
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 Time value 
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 Example: 
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 Tval('02:30:00 PM','HH:MM:SS PM') returns 14:30:00 
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 Note: 
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 A blank picture interprets the string as 'HH:MM:SS'. 
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 See also: 
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  TStr, DVal, DStr 
The Online and Rich Client Samples projects (program CV06 and RCV06) 
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