I seem to have a mental block but can someone assist me on converting an Alpha field into an integer?

i extract data from a source and it can only extract as alpha, i have to remove a character which i did and i'm at the point where i would ned to convert the field to an integer but can't seem to do this. I'm trying to create a define field in the synonym

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DEFINE FILE EMPLOYEE
EMPID/I9 = EDIT(EMP_ID);
END
TABLE FILE EMPLOYEE
PRINT EMP_ID AS 'A9 FORMAT'
EMPID AS 'I9 FORMAT'
BY LAST_NAME AS 'LAST NAME'
END

You can add a DEFINE to the synonym.
DEFINE EMPID/I9 = EDIT(EMP_ID); ,$

All of these things are documented in the WebFOCUS Keysheet Release 8.0.2. It is such a great quick reference guide --- You will save so much time! Why beat your head against the wall, when you can have the answer right at your fingertips. You really should check it out.

Vivian
www.aviter.com

CS

Look for the SQL prefix to include SQL functions in synonyms. Works like a dream in passing to RDBMS.

Something like -
DEFINE MYINT/I9 = SQL.SUBSTR(column, 2, 9); $

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Hello Spence,Vivian,Tony,

Thank you for the reply these will really help me and i will certainly look more into the documentation.

Thanks again