klyn.Short.tryParse
method
public static tryParse( readonly value as String, out result as Short ) as Boolean:
Description

Parses a Short value from text.

Parameters
ParameterDescription
valueText to parse.
resultReceives the parsed value on success, or zero on failure.
Returns

true when value is a valid Short; otherwise false.

Example
result as Short
assert Short.tryParse("-1234", out result)
assert result == Short(-1234)