Packed

The Packed command element specifies binary packed properties for an item type.

Components of Packed

A group view displays the components of the Packed command element.

The Packed command element can have a Length, ImplicitDecimalPlaces, or TrailingSign attribute.

Length: Specifies the length of the packed number.

ImplicitDecimalPlaces: Specifies the implicit decimal places of the packed number.

TrailingSign
  • Yes: Specifies the presence of a Components sign.
  • No: Specifies the absence of a Components sign.
Example
<Packed>
<Length>10</Length>
<ImplicitDecimalPlaces>2</ImplicitDecimalPlaces>
</Packed>