_decodebinary64(3M)													       _decodebinary64(3M)

NAME

       _decodebinary64(), _decodebinary128(), _decodebinary32() - decode binary-encoded decimal data

SYNOPSIS

DESCRIPTION

       There  are  two	standard  bit-encodings  for decimal floating-point data: binary and decimal.  Both encoding provide exactly the same data
       (analogous to big endian and little endian encodings).  The HP-UX decimal floating-point types use the binary encoding.

       The function decodes x, interpreted as a binary-encoded 64-bit decimal datum, into the encoding for

       is a version of it takes a argument and returns a result.

       is a version of it takes a argument and returns a result.

       These math functions are supported for HP-UX 11i Version 3 September 2008 Update and forward.

USAGE

       To use any of these functions, compile with the option.

       Make sure your program defines and then includes

       Link in the math library by specifying or on the linking command line.

       For more information, see the at the following site:

RETURN VALUE

       returns x in the encoding for

       raises no exceptions.

ERRORS

       No errors are defined.

SEE ALSO

       _decodedecimal64(3M), _encodebinary64(3M), _encodedecimal64(3M, math(5).

STANDARDS CONFORMANCE

       These functions are not specified in any standard.

							     HP Integrity Server Only					       _decodebinary64(3M)