Re: EDTCDE for European format numbers

The DECFMT keyword on the CHGJOB command can be use to override the QDECFMT
system value.  The bottom line is you don't have to do anything in your
programs or DDS to get this to work properly.  If the system value QDECFMT
is set properly, the thousands separator and character used to indicate
decimal positions will be correct.  If you need to override this on a system
for a particular user, use the CHGJOB command.

The following are valid on the DECFMT parameter on CHGJOB.

                    Decimal format (DECFMT) - Help

 Specifies the decimal format used for the job.

 The possible values are:

 *SAME
     The value does not change.

 *SYSVAL
     The value specified for the QDECFMT system value is used.

 *BLANK
     A period (.) is used for the decimal format, zero suppression.

 'J'
     A comma (,) is used for the decimal format, one leading zero.

 'I'
     A comma (,) is used for the decimal format, zero suppression.


Hope this helps.

Charles L.Massoglia, President
Massoglia Technical Consulting, Inc.
cmassoglia@voyager.net
In MI 517-676-9700 or in NC 919-363-9395


----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Leisk" <ALeisk@Banta.com>
To: <rpg400-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, 22 February, 2002 13:58
Subject: EDTCDE for European format numbers


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> I think this may well be a DDS and not only an RPG question - but anyway
> here goes.
>
> Is there some way to specify for an externally described print file that I
> want the numeric edit codes to use European notation.  So for example what
> in the USA would say     123,456.78
> in Europe would say                                 123.456,78
>
> the period and comma are used backwards from the USA
> or should I say
> the USA format is backwards from Europe - depends on ones point of view.
>
> I am writing some new programs that will be used at a European location
> (even though I am in USA) and I need to get decimals & commas
flip-flopped.
>
>
>
>
> Andy Leisk
> Senior Programmer Analyst
> Banta Global Turnkey Group
> Menasha, WI 54952
> (920) 751-4434
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