BigInt Converter

Extension converts BigInt values by dividing them by a specified factor (10^n). This is particularly useful when working with large numbers that need to be scaled down for readability or processing.

Features

• Convert BigInt to Number: Convert BigInt values to regular numbers by dividing by a specified factor
• Convert BigInt to BigInt: Convert BigInt values to smaller BigInt values by dividing by a specified factor
• Configurable Factor: Set a default conversion factor (10^n) in settings
• Interactive Input: Prompt for conversion factor when needed
• Predefined Factor: Set a predefined conversion factor in settings (optional)

Usage

Commands

The extension provides two main commands:

1. Convert BigInt (bigint-converter.convert-bigint-to-number)

   • Converts selected BigInt to a regular number
   • Removes the 'n' suffix from the result

2. Convert BigInt to BigInt (bigint-converter.convert-bigint-to-bigint)

   • Converts selected BigInt to a smaller BigInt value
   • Keeps the 'n' suffix in the result

How to Use

1. Select Text: Highlight a BigInt value in your code (e.g., 123456789012345678901234567890n)
2. Run Command:
   • Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
   • Type "Convert BigInt" and select the desired command
   • Or use the keyboard shortcut (if configured)
3. Enter Factor: If not using a predefined factor, enter the conversion factor (10^n)
4. View Result: The selected BigInt will be replaced with the converted value

Examples

Input: 123456789012345678901234567890n with factor 30

Convert BigInt Output: 123456789.01234567890123456789

Convert BigInt to BigInt Output: 123456789n

Configuration

You can configure the extension behavior in VS Code settings:

{
  "bigintConverter.defaultFactor": 30
}

Settings

• bigintConverter.defaultFactor (number, default: 30)

  • The default exponent for conversion (10^n)
  • This value is used when no factor is specified during conversion

• bigintConverter.predefinedFactor (number, default: undefined)

  • The predefined exponent for conversion (10^n)
  • This value forces the conversion factor to be used, no input is required