CAST

Specification	Value
Name	CAST
Description	The CAST operator converts a parameter to a specified type. It is commonly used by other operators to ensure parameter values are of the same type, particularly when the type one of these parameters is a custom ERP.net type (e.g., a specific enum).
Parameter 1 Name	param
Parameter 1 Type	any type
Parameter 2 Name	type
Parameter 2 Type	const - 'System.Int32', 'System.String', 'System.Decimal', 'System.Double' and all standard .Net types + custom ERP.net types (e.g., a specific enum)
Parameter 3 Name
Parameter 3 Type
Return value	Returns the param converted to the type.

Tip: If you can change the type using the CAST operator, you should typically use the CONVERT operator instead—and vice versa.

Example:

Let's convert the value of the state of a sales order with the type 'enum' to an integer number.

Converting to an integer allows for comparison between the states (lower -> higher):

10: CAST ATTRIB: State  CONST: System.Int32      

OUTPUT:
If 'State = Released', the output will be '30'.

More examples:

• Check whether the releasing of the document is first or not
• Check if the system type of payment type in the sales order is 'In Cash'
• Convert a value of a custom property to a number