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Re: Zoned decimal datatype
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Robert Meissner <[log in to unmask]>
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Robert Meissner <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 3 Feb 1995 21:45:17 -0500
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This data type came from IBM RPG,  It is supported in HP RPG, TRANSACT.
On an old IBM 029 Key Punch the Plus or Minus sign was an over punch in
the 11 & 12 hole on the right most digit.
 
On Wed, 1 Feb 1995, Chris Breemer wrote:
 
> Hello All.
>
> Could somebody tell me what the format of a "Zoned decimal (plus)" variable is.
> This seems to be used in Transact and DD/3000 but we have none of these products
> .
> We need to support the datatype, however.
>
> Thanks for your response !!
> --
>
> :)
> Chris Breemer
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