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---++How to convert between datatypes using SPARQL in Virtuoso?

To convert between datatypes using SPARQL in Virtuoso, one should use the following functions:

   * <b>xsd:boolean</b> (in strg any) returns integer
   * <b>xsd:dateTime</b> (in strg any) returns datetime
   * <b>xsd:double</b> (in strg varchar) returns double precision
   * <b>xsd:float</b> (in strg varchar) returns float
   * <b>xsd:integer</b> (in strg varchar) returns integer



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---+++Related
   
   * [[VirtTipsAndTricksGuide][Virtuoso Tips and Tricks Collection]]
   * [[http://docs.openlinksw.com/virtuoso/functions.html][Virtuoso Functions Guide]]