NAME

       function::string_to_fp - Convert the given string into floating point

SYNOPSIS

           string_to_fp:long(input:string)

ARGUMENTS

       input
           the string representation of a decimal number

DESCRIPTION

       Given the string representation of a decimal number, convert it to a floating point which
       is stored in 64 bit long.

SEE ALSO

       tapset::floatingpoint(3stap)