Data Transformation Engine Type Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 5 - Item Properties Number Item Subclass Properties
Example
In the following ASCII number there are a total of 12 characters:
+1234567.999
However, because the initiator (+) and separator (.) are not counted, the number
would validate for a maximum size of 10 (Max=10).
Separators
Integer and decimal number items can have a separator for thousands and
fractional places. If you opt to have a separator, choose Yes and sub-options will
appear that enable you to choose the format and syntax.
Note The Zoned value of the Presentation property does not have separators.
Integer Separators
For integer numbers, the separator is the thousands separator.
Integer character numbers have separator properties of:
♦ Format
♦ 1000’s Syntax
♦ Value
These properties specify the placement and value of the thousands separator.
Separator > Format
Use the Separators > Format property to specify the placement and value of the
thousands separator.
To define the separator format, select one of the separator formats from the drop-
down list in the Value column.
Property Description
#[.]####
The thousands separator is not required on input, but if present,
it must be in the proper location. The separator is not built on
output.