Application.PointsToMillimeters Method (Publisher)
Converts a measurement from points to millimeters (1 mm = 2.835 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
Syntax
expression .PointsToMillimeters(Value)
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Value |
Required |
Single |
The point value to be converted to millimeters. |
Return Value
Single
Remarks
Use the MillimetersToPoints method to convert measurements in millimeters to points.
Example
This example converts measurements in points entered by the user to measurements in centimeters.
Dim strInput As String
Dim strOutput As String
Do While True
' Get input from user.
strInput = InputBox( _
Prompt:="Enter measurement in points (0 to cancel): ", _
Default:="0")
' Exit the loop if user enters zero.
If Val(strInput) = 0 Then Exit Do
' Evaluate and display result.
strOutput = Trim(strInput) & " points = " _
& Format(Application _
.PointsToMillimeters(Value:=Val(strInput)), _
"0.00") & " mm"
MsgBox strOutput
Loop