Originally posted by: PoojaG

Hi

I have a input type tree with data field 'A' of type TEXT.
However, I need to transform 'A' to BCD to send it to mainframe. In output cobol copy book, it type is COMP-3.
How do I transform it in the ouput type tree so that I can send it to main frame of type COMP-3 which I assume is BCD in WTX.

Thanks.
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Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

have you seen the BCD functions? e.g. BCDTOTEXT() and TEXTTOBCD(), it sounds like they would work for you.
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Originally posted by: PoojaG

I see pack function as well.
Is there any difference between packed decimal and BCD?
What is COMP-3 equivalent in WTX?
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Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

You probably need to do some research and examine your data more closely to confirm the format -
e.g. http://www.3480-3590-data-conversion.com/article-cobol-comp.html has some useful information.

>Is there any difference between packed decimal and BCD?
they are similar but not the same.

>What is COMP-3 equivalent in WTX?
COMP-3 should be the same as BCD - see the link.
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