* Vincent Stoessel > Thank you very much. One more thing, would 0000250k > be the same as 2500 x -3 ? ie -7500
No, I don't think so, but I must add a small disclaimer: I have worked with cobol many years ago, and your numbers seems familiar, but I don't really remember, I am only guessing... :) > > > special character: ] = -0, j = -1, k = -2, l = -3, m = -4, > > > > > > n = -5, o = -6, p = -7, q = -8, and r = -9. I think 0000250k is -2502. The letter (or ] symbol) represent the last digit, and the result is multiplied by -1. -- Roger query --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php