Data Transformation Engine Type Tree Maker Reference Guide
Chapter 4 - Commands and Command Elements  Command Element Descriptions 
Packed 
The Packed command element specifies binary packed properties for an item 
type. 
Components of Packed 
The following group window displays the components of the Packed command 
element. 
The Packed command element can have a Length, ImplicitDecimalPlaces, or 
TrailingSign attribute. 
Component Attribute Description 
Length Specifies the length of the packed 
number. 
ImplicitDecimalPlaces    Specifies the implicit decimal 
places of the packed number. 
TrailingSign YES Specifies the presence of a 
Components sign. 
 NO Specifies the absence of a 
Components sign. 
Example 
<Packed> 
<Length>10</Length> 
<ImplicitDecimalPlaces>2</ImplicitDecimalPlaces> 
</Packed> 










