%HEX

Returns the hexadecimal value of an operand.

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagram%HEX(reference);('reference');
reference
One of the following:
  • COBOL or PL/I reference
  • C or C++ lvalue
  • assembler, or disassembly
'reference'

Use the syntax of 'reference' enclosed in apostrophes (') only for LangX COBOL programs. It is not supported in any other programming language.

Examples

C and C++: To display the internal representation of the packed decimal variable zvar1 whose external representation is 235, enter the following command. 
LIST %HEX(zvar1);

The Log window displays the hexadecimal string 235C.

COBOL: To display the external representation of the packed decimal pvar3, defined as PIC 9(9), from 1234 as its hexadecimal (or internal) equivalent, enter the following command. 
LIST %HEX (pvar3);

The Log window displays the hexadecimal string 01234F.

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