Sum a number with a decimal point using syncsort

guptae · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:28 pm

Hi,

How can I sum a numeric field that has a sign and a decimal point using syncsort . For example, if my input file has:
251.91
241.23
289.72
231.78
-651.52
I want my output file to have:

Phrzby Phil · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:44 pm

I think you'll ned to reformat (using OUTREC?) to exclude the decpt, then sum that file, then reformat again to reinsert it.

Your example does not show decpt alignment, though, as your negative number's decpt is not aligned. In that case - much more complicated.

Is your example good?

guptae · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:54 am

Hi Phrzby,

Its aligned only negetive sign in first byte for last record & others record are starting from second byte .

Would u please provide sort card for this?

murmohk1 · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:01 am

Ekta,

Why dont you try Sum a number with a decimal point from SORTTRCK pdf. Your requirement and the example provided by Frank in PDF are similar.

Let us know, if you need the PDF file.

guptae · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:20 am

Murali ,

I think u have not read my post i need the solution for syncsort not for dfsort

Hope i am clear

dick scherrer · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:47 am

Hi Ekta,

If i understand correctly, the decimal point will always be in the same place?

If so, i believe you can do it in 2 passes - one pass with an inrec that copies the file skipping that data position and a second pass to sum the numbers without the decimal.

Given the same requirement, i would write a little COBOL program to do what i need - FWIW. Seems like so many of these "little" things, undergo "scope creep" and the new requirement definition needs real code.

Good Luck

Phrzby Phil · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:10 pm

I agree with Dick.

Use the right software tool so as your needs expand, you can change naturally, and those who inherit the system from you have a chance at knowing what's going on.

If you must use SORT, at least comment it (col1 = '*') with why and what you are doing.