How to use Convert.Int64 in unity3D

Hello

I'm working on a game where I want to use the type of ulong.

I'm trying to store my ulong variable in a string.

I do know how to go from ulong to string, by simple using .ToString();

But I really dont know how to do it from string to uLong.

I have been reading up on Convert.Int64, but it doesn't recognize it.

Code (CSharp):

1. string CurrentMoneyAsString = PlayerPrefs.GetString("Money");
2.         long CurrentMoneyAsUlong = Convert.Int64(CurrentMoneyAsString);

I'm getting the error

What do i do?

 

Convert is part of the System namespace, unless you're referring to a different type.
Also, it only defines the methods using the format ToXYZ, e.g. ToInt64(...).

You either wanna make sure to use the FQN (given that x is a value of a type matching an overload of the method):

Code (csharp):

1. ... = System.Convert.ToInt64(x);

or add the using directive at the top, and use it like this:

Code (csharp):

1. // top of your script
2. using System;
3.  
4. // later in code
5. ... = Convert.ToInt64(x);
6.  

Additional note:
While this is a working solution and can be used with care, i.e. as long as you have full control over the string to convert back and forth, there is a more robust/defensive strategy to convert/parse the value, which should primarily be used whenever you're not in full control of the value:

Code (CSharp):

1. if (long.TryParse(x))
2. {
3.     // parsing succeeded
4. }
5. else
6. {
7.     // parsing failed, handle situation
8. }

 

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