Numeric Data Conversion

HULFT can convert numeric data as shown below:

  • Signed internal decimal (packed decimal) type

  • Signed external decimal (zoned decimal) type

  • Floating point type

  • Unsigned external decimal type

  • Binary type

HULFT carries out Numeric Data Conversion at the time of format transfer and multi format transfer.

Refer to Code Conversion rules for format transfers and for multi format transfers for details on Numeric Data Conversion.

= Remarks =

In HULFT, 'signed decimal numbers' is a collective name for the following numeric data:

  • Signed internal decimal (packed decimal)

  • Signed external decimal (zoned decimal)