(1,4, BI, A) will provide ascending sequence for unsigned binary numbers

(1,4, FI, A) will provide ascending sequence for signed binary numbers.


COBOL PICTURE clause of S9(09) COMP, is for a 4 byte signed binary number.

On Jul 20, 2014 7:58 PM, "Ron Thomas" <ron5...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello.
>
> I have file in which first 1-4 bytes is character format, the file is
> comming from a different vendor and they have now changed to S9(09) COMP .
> We have SORT card that is using (1,4,CH,A), this now we are seeing a
> different order. Could some one please let us know how to get the same
> order what was existing earlier.
>
> Thanks
> Ron T
>
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