Convert to integer as in int()

Question

I realize how different VB has become when it comes to Windows Store apps. Many things differ so much.

Int(numeric expression) has disappeared, and I do not see how to convert an expression from number+decimal to number only, as I would get 1 from int(1.314116) in desktop VB.

What would I use for a Windows Store VB app ?

I need a reference where I can see all expressions available in what appears to be a new language altogether. I tried to find that in the Microsoft reference, but all keywords I tried never go me there.

It is a bit humiliating to find out that VB I have used for so many years has become a lot less intuitive. I ordered "Build Windows 8 apps with Microsoft Visual C# and Visual Basic Step by Step" published by Microsoft but it will take a while for it to be delivered. That is the only book I found about using VB to develop WS apps. Hope it will suffice !

Answer 1

The Int() and Fix() functions seem to have gone indeed, while a lot of the legacy conversion functions are still there, e.g. CInt().

Here's an example of .NET versions of the Int and Fix functions:

Dim newInt = System.Convert.ToInt32(4.56789) 'Returns 5
Dim newFix = System.Convert.ToInt32(System.Math.Floor(4.56789)) 'Returns 4

Answer 2

Great ! Exactly what I needed !

Thank you Diederik.