PACKED

Sets or queries the format in which the data for packed decimal variables are displayed.

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramPACkedDECimal*HEX
DECIMAL
Packed decimal variables are displayed in decimal. This is the initial value.
*
The same as DECIMAL.
HEX
Packed decimal variables are displayed in hexadecimal.

If the display format setting is not specified, the current display format for packed decimal variables is shown in a message.

Return codes

0
Operation successful
2
Keyword truncated
5
Not valid packed decimal variable display format