Data Transformation Engine Type Tree Maker Reference Guide

Chapter 4 - Commands and Command Elements Command Element Descriptions
Decimal
The Decimal command element specifies character decimal number properties.
Components of Decimal
The following group window displays the components of the Decimal command
element.
The Decimal command element can have TotalDigits, PadNumber,
DecimalFormatString, ThousandsItem, and FractionItem command
elements.
Component Description
DecimalFormatString Specifies the syntax of the character decimal item.
Decimal Format Strings
A decimal format string is enclosed in braces {}. It has an optional
Leading-Sign, a required Whole#, a required Fraction, and an optional
Trailing-Sign. The following is an example of a decimal format string:
"{" + Leading-Sign(1) +Whole# + Fraction + Trailing-Sign(1) + "}"