Float.parseFloat, Type mismatch: cannot convert from String to Float

[Anonymous]

Dear all,
I try to cast from string to float.
I use java code in a tJavaFlex component : 

row2.coord = Float.parseFloat(row1.coord);

Of course, I select the right type for input (string) and output(float)
But i have an error : 

Type mismatch: cannot convert from String to Float

Thank you in advance for your idea!

[JR1]

I suggest to use the tConvertType component instead of diving into custom Java coding. Its use is pretty straightforward and it does what you desire.

[vapukov]

use 

Float.valueOf(row1.coord)