Returns the number of characters (including spaces) in a string.
Syntax
LEN (“Text”)
Data Types of the Arguments
String
Data Type of the Result
Integer
Expression
LEN (“The quick brown fox”)
Result
19
Relevant topics
Example 5: Calculate a Length and Add Overhang
Calculate required Beam length, taking into account the extra ledge length (20 cm) needed for each.
To do this, create a property that expands ...
Length
Defines a length variable. You can create a GDL object parameter from this variable in the node settings dialog. Works the same as the Number node, but the created GDL parameter will have length type.
Outputs
Name
Type
Description
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Example 6: Round Up to Standard Beam Length
Round up the Beam length with overhang (using the Property created in Example 5), so that the Beam lengths conform to a standard beam size (length ...