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General::fmtval

General::fmtval

Details

  • This message is generated when an unrecognized value for the FormatType option is encountered.
  • The FormatType option is used by functions such as OpenWrite and ToString.
  • Valid values for the FormatType option are listed in the values of the global variables $PrintForms and $BoxForms.
  • Off[message] switches off the message; On[message] switches it on. For example: Off[General::fmtval].

Examples

Basic Examples  (1)

The value of the FormatType option is not one of the known values:

Wolfram Language code: ToString[3.97*^11, FormatType -> Fortran]

This shows a valid value for the FormatType option:

Wolfram Language code: ToString[3.97*^11, FormatType -> FortranForm]

Valid values for FormatType are listed in the values of $PrintForms and $BoxForms:

Wolfram Language code: $PrintForms
Wolfram Language code: $BoxForms