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Syntax Rules for Describing the Data Stream

Syntax

<number_spec> ::= DECIMAL '/[<t>]/<d>/'

t

Defines the character for structuring thousands
The Loader default value is not a character.

d

Defines the character used to separate integers from decimal places
The Loader default value is a period.

If no digit or character is specified for t or d, the Loader uses the default.

Use

Use this syntax rule to specify which characters are to be used in decimal numbers to group thousands and separate integers from decimal places.

·        If you use this data format definition in the SET command, then you also specify the number format for all subsequent commands. In a single Loader session, this applies until a new SET command is executed.

Example

Number format in the SET command

SET DECIMAL '/ /,/'
Specifies the following number format: 1 999 987,98

SET DECIMAL '///'
Specifies the following number format (Loader default): 1999987.98

·        You can change the specified number format for individual commands. For more information, see Date Format.

Example

Number format in a command

DATAEXTRACT freight FROM edemo.orders
OUTSTREAM FILE 'orders.data'
FORMATTED
DECIMAL '/./,/'

Specifies the following number format for a value in the file: orders.data:
1.007,64

 

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