Console.ReadLine() --> double variable

[wossname]

How do I get the user's number into the double?

string temp;
double myDBL;

Console.Write("Enter a number: ");
temp = Console.ReadLine(); //something like "231.44324"
//perform some tests on the string to make sure its ok
//...

myDBL= temp; //causes compiler cast error

Error: Cannot convert type 'string' to 'double'

[Sgt-Peppa]

Here you go:

myDBL= Double.Parse(temp);

That should work.
HTH,

Stephan

[wossname]

OK thanks, is that the normal way to do it?

[TheManWhoCan]

Don't bother with the checking part, just cast it and catch exceptions.