Data Transformation Engine Type Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 5 - Item Properties Number Item Subclass Properties
The item is assumed to have an implicit number of decimal places. To specify the
number of implied decimal places, use the Item Subclass > Places property to
specify the number of implied decimal places.
Separators > Format
Use the Separators > Format property to specify the placement and value of the
fraction separator.
To define the separator format, select one of the separator formats from the drop-
down list in the Value column.
Property Description
####[.##]
The fractional separator is present if there are fractional
digits. There is no thousands separator.
####.##
The fractional separator is always present, even if there are
no fractional digits. There is no thousands separator.
#[,]###[.##]
The fractional separator is present if there are fractional
digits. There is an optional thousands separator.
#[,]###.##
The fractional separator is always present. There is an
optional thousands separator.
#,###.##
The fractional separator is always present. There is always a
thousands separator if there are more than three whole
number digits.
Separators > 1000’s Syntax
Use the Separators > 1000’s Syntax to define the thousands syntax. Select one
of the following from the drop-down list in the Value column:
Property Description
Literal The thousands syntax is a constant literal specified in the
1000’s Syntax > Value column.
Variable The thousands syntax allows for variable values. Use the
1000’s Syntax > Default, Item, and Find properties to
define the variable fraction separator.
The following properties are described in the Integer Separators section:
♦ 1000’s Syntax (Literal) > Value
♦ 1000’s Syntax (Variable) > Default