Cast to float transform function

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Introduction

The cast to float transform function is used to change the data type associated with a source field from string to float.

A **float** is a type of number which uses a floating point to represent a decimal or fractional value. They are typically used for very large or very small values where there are a lot of numbers after the point - for example: 5.3333 or 0.0001.

Adding a cast to float transform

Step 1\ In your process flow, access settings for your map shape:

 

Step 2\ Select the add transform button for the required mapping rule - for example:

 

Step 3\ Click the add transform button:

 

Step 4\ Click in the name field to access a list of all available transform functions, then select cast to float from the string category:

 

Step 5\ Click the add field button:

 

Step 6\ Click in source fields and select the source field to be used for this transform:

 

Step 7\ Accept your changes (twice).

Step 8\ Save the transform. You'll notice that the transform icon is updated to indicate that a transform function is present for the mapping row - for example: