if inbound is less than 6 characters zero fill to 6 char

[Gina Borden]

I would like to add a pre-tcl on my Copy statement in my xlate, that if this number is less than 6 characters, then add 0’s to the beginning of it until it reaches 6 characters.

I’m not sure of the easiest way to do this.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gina

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[Jim Kosloskey]

Gina,

We have a proc we use here that I think will do what you want.

If you want it, email me and I will send it to you.

email: jim.kosloskey@jim-kosloskey.com 29+ years Cloverleaf, 59 years IT - old fart.

[Charlie Bursell]

A proc seems like overkill to me Jim.  🙂

Why not simlpy  

      set num [format %06s $num]

Note the use of s instead of d incase of empty string it would come out 000000.  If you use d the empty string would give a Tcl error.

[Jim Kosloskey]

Charlie,

Thanks – I did not know about the s instead of d.

Always good input.

email: jim.kosloskey@jim-kosloskey.com 29+ years Cloverleaf, 59 years IT - old fart.

[Max Drown (Infor)]

Cahrlies, the “s” instead of “d” tip is very good to know. I suggest adding that to your tips and tricks presentations.

-- Max Drown (Infor)

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