ToBigEndian16
unsigned short ToBigEndian16 (unsigned short number);
Purpose
This function changes the endianess of the input number to big endian layout. Because networks typically use big endian memory layouts, use this function to convert to network byte-order.
Parameters
| Input | ||
| Name | Type | Description |
| number | unsigned short | Pass the number whose endianess you want to change. |
Return Value
| Name | Type | Description |
| result | unsigned short | Returns the converted number. Returns zero if the system is using neither little nor big endian layout. |
Additional Information
Library: Programmer's Toolbox
Include file: toolbox\toolbox.h
LabWindows/CVI compatibility: LabWindows/CVI 9.0 and later