Use VARCHAR2 and don't worry about it. :-) JP
On Tuesday 16 July 2002 17:48, you wrote: > We have an mechanical CAD application where we will be storing > values like bolt diameter and hole sizes. As far as I know, > these numbers will not be used in any computations, but it is > important the the number retrieved be exactly what was put in. > For example, if they put in 0.086 the should not get out 0.08599). > > If I use a format like number(4,3), will this give me the result > that I want or should I use char(5)? > > thanks, > > Peter Schauss > Northrop Grumman Corporation > [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Pruner Jan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jan.pruner.cz/ ----------------------------- Only Robinson Crusoe had all his work done by Friday -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jan Pruner INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).