Floating Point

Floating Point data type specifies the representation settings for numeric values that are stored in a variable. This Data type is used to set the digit grouping points (separators) according to the regional specifics, and to place the decimal delimiters at the right places.

Input Rules

Input formatting specifies the allowed input number format.

• Decimal delimiter: specifies the character that separates the integer part from the fractional part of a number written in decimal form.

• Decimal places: the number of decimal places to be included in the number.

• Use 1000 separator: separator places the thousands into groups.

  • Separator: a character that is used as thousands separator.

• Sample value: displays a preview of the current number input format.

• Limit variable length: enables limiting the number of digits to be defined for a variable.

  • Length (characters): allowed number digits in a variable.

Check range defines the minimum and maximum number values. Defining the minimum and maximum limits is optional:

• Minimum value: the lowest allowed input number.

  Note

  If already defined, the initial value is taken as the minimum value.

• Maximum value: defines the highest allowed input number.

Output Rules

Output formatting group specifies the preferred output number format.

• Decimal delimiter: the character that separates the integer part from the fractional part of a number written in decimal form.

• Decimal places: the number of decimal places to be included in the number.

  • Auto: decimal places are defined by local system settings.

• Use 1000 separator: enabled use of a separator that places the thousands into groups.

  • Separator: a character that is used as thousands separator.

  • Sample value displays a preview of the current output format.