Interval#() evaluates a text expression as a time interval in the format set in the operating system, by default, or in the format specified in the second argument, if supplied.
Syntax:
Interval#(text[, format])
Return data type: dual
Arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| text |
The text string to be evaluated. |
| format |
String describing the expected input format to use when converting the string to a numeric interval. If omitted, the short date format, time format, and decimal separator set in the operating system are used. |
The interval# function converts a text time interval to a numeric equivalent.