# dtx() function

The dtx() function converts a given
decimal number to its corresponding hexadecimal equivalent. The number
is first converted to an integer by truncating the fractional part.

## Syntax

```
dtx(num.exp)
```

## Parameter(s)

| num.exp | Specifies the decimal number to be converted to its corresponding hexadecimal equivalent. In the range {+/-}140737488355327*(10(-p)), where p represents the precision number. |
| --- | --- |

## Example(s)

The variable `fid` is a decimal D3 frame number (frame-ID). This program shows the
frame-ID in hexadecimal.

```
input fid
crt "hex of " : fid : " is " : dtx(fid)
```

## See also

- [BASIC functions](https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/basic-functions/)
- [xtd command](https://d3codex.com/tcl/xtd-command/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/dtx-function/ - part of the D3Codex reference.