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gsat · Beginner Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Topics: 3

I have a field in a record which is 8 bytes long and is alphanumeric.
The data that it holds can be ' -20' or ' -2'. (for example)

I want to capture the value of the numeric in this field along with its sign for processing in my program.
I want to do it using syncsort.
Can any one give me pointers for doing it?

Thanks,
Gsat
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Thanks,
sathya

kolusu · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 4:56 am Post subject:

gsat,

Assuming that your numeric field starts at pos 1 for 8 bytes , the following control cards will give the desired results.

gsat · Beginner Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Topics: 3

Thanks Kolusu.
I will try this oput and get back.
BTW what is this format FS?
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sathya

kolusu · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:44 am Post subject:

gsat,

FS stands for floating sign format.

Hope this helps..

Cheers

Kolusu
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gsat · Beginner Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Topics: 3

Thanks Kolusu. It worked!!

Thanks,
Gsat