| MS-SQL float equivalent in Oracle [message #21148] |
Tue, 16 July 2002 03:30  |
Cheni
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Hi, I need to convert from MS-Sql7 to Oracle817 , the data type float,, Can I use Oracle float straightaway? How can i ensure that min and max values will properly get converted from MS-Sql7 to Oracle 817? Thanx n Regards cheni
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| Re: MS-SQL float equivalent in Oracle [message #21151 is a reply to message #21148] |
Tue, 16 July 2002 05:35  |
Try
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The NUMBER datatype stores fixed and floating-point numbers. Numbers of virtually any magnitude can be stored and are guaranteed portable among different systems operating Oracle, up to 38 digits of precision.
column_name NUMBER (precision, scale)
data type NUMBER is for all number types in oracle
Input Data Specified As Stored As
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7,456,123.89 NUMBER 7456123.89
7,456,123.89 NUMBER(*,1) 7456123.9
7,456,123.89 NUMBER(9) 7456124
7,456,123.89 NUMBER(9,2) 7456123.89
7,456,123.89 NUMBER(9,1) 7456123.9
7,456,123.89 NUMBER(6) (not accepted,exceeds precision
7,456,123.89 NUMBER(7,-2) 7456100
min,max are similar once u take care of datatype
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