Availability
This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 2.5.
Syntax
roman(arabic number)
Description
Converts an Arabic numeral to Roman numeral, as text, of course.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| arabic number | Number | Yes | Arabic numeral you want converted. |
Return type
string
Example
string a = roman(7);
print("a= " + a);
string b = roman(2034);
print("b= " + b);
Prints: a= VII;
b= MMXXXIV;
Notes
- If number is less than 0 and greater than 3999 an empty string is returned.
See also