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I'm not sure I understand. (Don't worry, I don't even understand myself half the time. <g>) In two bytes, the maximum number of unique values would be 256 x 256 = 65536. This is just plain ol' binary data type and as such is subject to numeric ops. This would probably be ok for some type of lookup table or file, where these identifiers are used for reference only and not for use on reports or dspfs. Eric A DeLong ericadelong@pmsc.com ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Base utility? Author: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com > at INTERNET Date: 2/23/98 10:36 AM I need some help. I have to find a way to squeeze as many unique identifiers as I can into two positions. I also need it to increment easily. I've considered converting to hex, but it just doesn't provide enough identifiers within two positions. Is there a way to use a different base and simply add 1 to get the next ID? How do I count from 00 to ZZ? base 10 = 00 thru 99 = 100 IDs and base 16(hex) = 00 thru FF = 256 IDs Tony +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to "MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com". | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +--- uucp +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to "MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com". | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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