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14.01: Format codes and file layouts

14.01: Format codes and file layouts

Format codes used in file layouts

X = Alphanumeric

9 = Numeric

v = Decimal point*

*NOTE: Decimal points are not included in the file. This is only a representation of where the decimal place is located. Number entries that would normally have a decimal point should be entered in the following manner:

  • $38.00 would be entered as 3800
  • $380.00 would be entered as 38000
  • $74.50 would be entered as 7450
  • $745.00 would be entered as 74500
  • $745.38 would be entered as 74538
Last updated: 04/13/2012