Convert type n to type i

[Former Member]

Hello there,

I was trying to convert an integer of type n to type i, however, when i do

data: foo_of_type_i type i.

foo_of_type_i = foo_of_type_n.

foo_of_type_i becomes type n as well and therefore I can not compare foo_of_type_i to other integers of type i.

Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot!

Regards,

Anyi

[RichHeilman]

TYPe N fields are zero filled left, TYPE I is not, so when moving from type N to TYPE I, it will convert from 0001 to 1. Then you can compare the value of "1".

data: foo_of_type_i type i.
data: foo_of_type_n type n value '0001'.


foo_of_type_i = foo_of_type_n.

if foo_of_type_i = '1'.
write:/ 'the value is one'.
endif.

Regards,

Rich Heilman