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Having difficulty processing input data that contains decimal points.

Data Ex:


Trying to code


Will generate an A006 error. Though if the RATE field did not have decimal points (i.e. "00000071000"). Then a statement like RATE 40 11 N 2. works just fine. I haven't seen any examples in the manuals as of yet that show any reference to coding DEFINE statements for fields that have decimals in the input data.

Tried using masks, everything I read suggests this if for output of data not input.

Any insight appreciated.

Thanks
Duane

Hello,

One way to do what you want is to define the input field as an array and process byte-by-byte.

I'm not aware of an Easytrieve "built-in" that does this. If your organization is licensed to use Easytrieve, CA Support could provide the answer (and maybe eve sample code).