Re: how to copy fields without leading zeros

It would be helpful if you would provide more information, since you never provide adequate background information on what you are trying to accomplish.

For example:
"when I created the field as 8 character, >it< adds leading zeros so I made
the field numeric 8S 00 but they want it to be character."

what is "it" ?

"Any ideas how to copy without throwing in the leading zeros? I think an RPG
program would be the way but is there any way in a CL or Command?"

Copy to where?

As always, you should learn how to better ask questions:
http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

-sjl



"Hoteltravelfundotcom" wrote in message news:mailman.7650.1416966508.8590.midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx...

HI I have to create a file based on employee badge info.

there is name and dept 40 characters each.

the badge id is 3 but they want the PF to hold 8 for futures.

when I created the field as 8 character, it adds leading zeros so I made
the field numeric 8S 00 but they want it to be character.

Any ideas how to copy without throwing in the leading zeros? I think an RPG
program would be the way but is there any way in a CL or Command?