Re: Hex codes showing up when field minus used.

I've tried all the numeric signed edit codes.  I keep getting the hex
values.

"George J. Vitek" wrote:
> 
> Use an edit code when displaying or printing the number.
> 
> Justin wrote:
> 
> > Hi there!
> >
> > Quick question, hope somebody has the answer.  I have an 11.3 input/output
> > field in a display file.  It is used for positive and negative quantity
> > adjustments.  The only check I have on the field is FE and there are no edit
> > codes.  The problem occurs when the field minus key is used to input a
> > negative quantity.  Instead of showing for example a 25- I get a 25}.  When
> > I use CHECK(RB) and put in 25- I get a 2N, or for 14- I get a 1M.  These
> > seem like hex codes.  The actual program data I'm getting from the fields is
> > correct, but the hex interpretation is annoying and possibly confusing to
> > the user.  Curious if anyone's had this problem.
> >
> > Justin Kiteley
> > justin@asiwms.com
> > www.asiwms.com
> >
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