Pack Zone Conversion in Mode 0/1 (receiving on Mainframe)

This section describes conversion rules for receiving on HULFT for Mainframe when Pack Zone Conversion is 'Mode 0' or 'Mode 1.'

In receiving-side conversion, HULFT does not change the field type or the byte count.

However, when signed external decimals are received from a Type Win-UX host, HULFT converts the codes as follows:

Sign

HULFT converts the sign part as follows.

Before Conversion

After Conversion

3, 7, F

F

5, D

D

Other than the above

C

Parts other than signs

HULFT carries out single byte code conversion.

Table 2.14 Format Conversion Rule 3b-3

Before Conversion

After Conversion

Field Type

Byte Count

Field Type

Byte Count

P

Signed Internal Decimal

1–2

Same as before conversion

Same as before conversion

3–5

6–10

S

Signed External Decimal

1–4

Same as before conversion

Same as before conversion

5–9

10–18