How to cast variable from string to int in MVC .ASP NET

Question

I have this variable in MVC .ASP NET Razor Synthax:

    var data = System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.Form["data"];

var data is a string. Is there any way i can type cast it into int?

thanks

Answer 1

You're looking for:

var intData = Convert.ToInt32(System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.Form["data"]);

But you definatly should read about MVC model binding. And name conversations and ViewModels and Strongly Typed Views.

When you understand how it work you won't need this convertions anymore.

Answer 2

In razor, you can use @{ //c# code } syntax.. Try this;

@{

int value; 
if (int.TryParse(Request.Form["data"], out value)) 
    { 
    // it's a number use the variable 'value' 
    } else { 
    // not a number
     }
}