Cast to Type

This feature allows the user to cast the type of a variable to a particular type. The Cast to Type dialog helps you filter the type list based on a search pattern specified in the search textbox.

To cast a variable to a selected type:

1. Open the Variables view, see Opening Variables view.
2. Right-click a variable in the Variables view and choose Cast to Type from the shortcut menu.

   The Cast to Type dialog appears.

   Figure 1. Cast to Type dialog
   
   
   
   
3. Specify a search pattern in the Search textbox.

   The matching types appear in the Matching Items listbox.

4. Select a type from the Matching Items listbox.
5. Click OK.