Data stored in the XML are inherently character strings. This function transforms the raw data into the correct type, according to the ICNARC data specification.
transform_data_type(input_data, input_name, lookup)
| input_data | vector of data to be transformed |
|---|---|
| input_name | name for vector to be found in lookup |
| lookup | a lookup table with conversion functions |
a vector of the datatype specified in lookup