hpux man page for decodedecimal128

_decodedecimal64(3M)													      _decodedecimal64(3M)

NAME
       _decodedecimal64(), _decodedecimal128(), _decodedecimal32() - decode 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 decodes x, interpreted as a decimal-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
       _decodebinary64(3M), _encodebinary64(3M), _encodedecimal64(3M), math(5).

STANDARDS CONFORMANCE
       These functions are not specified in any standard.

							     HP Integrity Server Only					      _decodedecimal64(3M)