Thanks. I kinda like the simplicity of implicit casting of a meaningless math operation; but being explicit is probably better from a purist standpoint. J.R. -----Original Message----- From: javascript-bounces at LaTech.edu [mailto:javascript-bounces at LaTech.edu]On Behalf Of Hassan Schroeder Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 3:03 PM To: [JavaScript List] Subject: Re: [Javascript] type casting... J.R. Pitts wrote: > I just thought maybe js had a specific casting method. Uh, actually, yes -- endMinutes = (endTime.substring(0,2)*60) + parseInt(endTime.substring(3,5)); There's also `parseFloat()` and an explicit `toString()`. FWIW! -- Hassan Schroeder ----------------------------- hassan at webtuitive.com Webtuitive Design === (+1) 408-938-0567 === http://webtuitive.com dream. code. _______________________________________________ Javascript mailing list Javascript at LaTech.edu https://lists.LaTech.edu/mailman/listinfo/javascript