Re: RPGLE string to number

[James Perkins <jrperkinsjr@xxxxxxxxx>]

If it's an integer the %INT() BIF should work.
myNumField = %int(%trim(myCharField));

The %TRIM() might not be needed, I can't remember for sure there.
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James R. Perkins
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On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 14:28, <EKovarik@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have a bill of lading number left justified in a 20 byte alphanumeric
> field.
>
> Need to extract just the bill of lading number and put into a 20 byte
> numeric field for chaining purpose.
>
> Does anyone have an example of how to do this?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
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> Ed Kovarik
> ETHEX, Ther-Rx, and PDI Companies
> EDI Coordinator
> 314-645-6600 ext. 3352
> 314-646-3707 fax
> ekovarik@xxxxxxxx<mailto:ekovarik@xxxxxxxx>
> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
>
> From: Kovarik, Ed
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:36 AM
> To: 'rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: Attach two reports as one for one email attachment
>
> RPGLE Support Request,
>
> I have opened a print file and written content of new report 1 my RPGLE
> program.
>
> User request I generate a copy of shipment pack list report 2 and also
> attach to same email.
>
> Problem is my email command  on iSeries allows for one attachment,
> thus can I merge open spool file report 1 and attach report 2 spool file?
> Thanks,
> Ed
> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
> Ed Kovarik
> ETHEX, Ther-Rx, and PDI Companies
> EDI Coordinator
> 314-645-6600 ext. 3352
> 314-646-3707 fax
> ekovarik@xxxxxxxx<mailto:ekovarik@xxxxxxxx>
> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
>
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