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# BinToHex

**BinToHex** converts a **String** representing a binary value. into a **String** representing a hexadecimal value.

This is used when you need to read into **Binary** type fields within a database or file.

Declaration: Function BinToHex( Value : Variant) : string

An example follows.

```pascal
procedure OnMapEvent(var Value:Variant);
begin
  Value := BinToHex(BinaryField.Value);
end;
```