Data Transformation Engine Type Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 5 - Item Properties Number Item Subclass Properties
Sign
Use the Item Subclass > Sign property to define whether the number is signed
for either the Integer or Decimal value. A sign is a symbol that identifies a
number as being either positive or negative. A positive sign is plus (
+); a negative
sign is negative (
-).
Property Description
Yes The number is signed. Expand the Sign property to define the sign
values. If the Sign property is Yes, a minimum of at least one sign
value (If number is +, If number is -, or If number is 0) must
be specified and at least one value must be required on input.
No The number is not signed. This is the default setting.
When you select Yes, you can further define the sign values. The following sub-
options are available:
Leading- The sign precedes the number when it is negative only. For input,
a sign is required for negative data, but is optional for positive
data.
Trailing- The sign follows the number when it is negative only. For input, a
sign is required for negative data, but is optional for positive data.
Leading+ The sign always precedes the number. A sign is required for input
and output data.
Trailing+ The sign always follows the number. A sign is required for input
and output data.
Custom Defaults to Leading- but can be changed.
Sign values may be specified for the following:
♦ If Number is + (positive numbers)
♦ If Number is – (negative numbers)
♦ If Number is 0 (value of zero)
For each value (If number is +, If number is -, or If number is 0), specify the
following:
♦ Leading sign
♦ Trailing sign
♦ Required on input