Type Conversion in Server Jobs

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Type Conversion in Server Jobs

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What is the function to convert Decimal datatype to String in a server job.
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Post by ray.wurlod »

Welcome aboard.

There isn't one. Data types are not enforced in server jobs - all conversions are automatic.

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Post by chulett »

Yup, just move it from one type to the other. And as noted, the data types are not enforced in the job, but they certainly could be in your target, so be careful there.
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