Large numeric fields

If FM/Db2 generates a template, it sets the column width for numeric columns such that any value can be correctly displayed.

However, if as a result of editing the template, a numeric column contains a valid numeric value, but the value is too large to fit in the width allocated to the column (as defined in the template), the value is truncated. The column is highlighted to indicate that truncation has occurred.

To display the entire column without truncation, you need to edit the template, and specify an output width for the column:

  1. Enter TEDIT on the command line to display the Column Selection/Edit panel.
  2. Enter E template editor prefix command in the Prefix Command area to display the Column Attributes panel.
  3. In the Output width field, enter a value that is wide enough to display the entire column.
  4. Press the Exit function key (F3) key until you are back at the editor panel.

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