Target

Conversion

C

The floating point number is converted to the <mantissa>E<exponent> format and transported to the character field. The value of the mantissa lies between 1 and 10 unless the number is zero. The exponent is always signed. If the target field is too short, the mantissa is rounded. The length of the character field should be at least 6 bytes.

D

The source field is converted into a packed number. The packed number is then converted into a date field (see corresponding table).

F

Transport without conversion.

N

The source field is converted into a packed number. The packed number is then converted into a numeric text field (see corresponding table).

P

The floating point number is converted to an integer or fixed point value and, if necessary, rounded.

T

The source field is converted into a packed number. The packed number is then converted into a time field (see corresponding table).

X

The source field is converted into a packed number. The packed number is then converted into a hexadecimal number (see corresponding table).