Facing problems if I declare a variable as S9(13).9(1)

lakshmi_p01 · New User Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 7

Is it not possible to declare a numeric variable as S9(13).9(1) in Cobol? I get compilation error if I try this.

Please help me out

Regards,
Lakshmi

William Thompson · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:41 am

Do yoy mean S9(13)V9(1) or -9(13).9(1)?

lakshmi_p01 · New User Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 7

I tried declaring it as S9(13).9(1)..

William Thompson · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:14 am

Do you mean S9(13)V9(1) or -9(13).9(1)?

The first is to define an item for computational purposes, a signed 14 digit number with one digit behind the implied decimal point.

The second is to define an item for display purposes, a 14 digit number with the minus sign (if negative) leading and the lowest digit behind a decimal point.

Using the "S" in the same definition with the "." is (apparently) illegal.

lakshmi_p01 · New User Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 7

I tried with -9(13).9 and it works.. Thanks much William