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v_mvs · Beginner Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Posts: 10 Topics: 5

Is

05 W-OUTPUT PIC S9(3)V comp-3.

same as

05 W-OUTPUT PIC S9(3) comp-3. ?

Is there any significance of the first declaration over the second?

NutCracker · Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2004 2:27 am Post subject:

Did you try testing the formats with sample data?

v_mvs · Beginner Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Posts: 10 Topics: 5

Nutcraker,

I tested by moving values to the both variables, but i didnt see any difference in the display. I just wanted to know is there any real significance in such declarations.

MikeBaker · Beginner Joined: 04 May 2004 Posts: 96 Topics: 9

The 'V' is an implied decimal point. So... your first declaration is a redundant use of 'V' even though it compiles. But if modify your PICs slightly; ie: PIC S9(4) comp-3 vs PIC S9(3)V9 comp-3. Then you have got something completely different, and you will see the difference if you output it to a Report using an edit pattern which includes a decimal point. But if you examine the field contents through a debugger, then you probably cannot see any difference.