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_encodedecimal32

_encodedecimal64(3M)													      _encodedecimal64(3M)

NAME

       _encodedecimal64(), _encodedecimal128(), _encodedecimal32() - encode decimal-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 encodes x as a decimal-encoded 64-bit decimal datum.

       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.

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RETURN VALUE

       returns x in the decimal encoding.

       raises no exceptions.

ERRORS

       No errors are defined.

SEE ALSO

       _decodebinary64(3M), _decodedecimal64(3M), _encodebinary64(3M), math(5).

STANDARDS CONFORMANCE

       These functions are not specified in any standard.

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