Using Runtime Converter to Convert to Fractional Inches

[Rob.O]

Hi All,

I am using the Runtime Converter to convert decimal/architectural values, but I am stumped on how to convert a value to an all inch value.

I need a value such as 99.5 to convert to a string value of 99 1/2", but am not having any luck.  If I use DistanceUnitFormat.Architectural, it returns 8'-3 1/2".

I am sure I can achieve what I want by splitting the string out and adding the various parts, but I want to avoid the drain bamage of doing so if there is an easier way.

Any ideas how I can convert to an all inch format?

Thanks!

[Mike.Wohletz · Accepted solution]

Take a look at this: http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?p=3917017 

You can call it something like I have shown below and get what you are looking for, there is probably a better way to get this but this worked on the first try so that is what I am sending.

   Dim intSize As Double = 99.5
        Dim intDecimal As Double = CType(intSize.ToString.Substring(intSize.ToString.IndexOf(".")), Double)
        Dim intHole As Double = intSize - intDecimal

        MsgBox(intHole & " " & dec2frac(intDecimal) & Chr(34))

[Rob.O]

Thanks Mike... just what I was looking for!