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rel_exp - Comparing Elementary Data Types

If operand1 and operand2 in a comparison expression have elementary data types, they are used to determine a common elementary comparison type. Every comparison type has comparison rules used to perform the comparison. Operands that are not compatible with the comparison type are converted to this type. The following sections show how the comparison type is determined for the various comparisons:

The return values or results of functional methods, predefined functions, constructor expressions, and table expressions are handled like elementary data objects.

Other versions: 7.31 | 7.40 | 7.54


Notes

  • Previous assignments made to helper variables with certain types or the conversion operator CONV can be used to force comparison types and conversions other than a direct comparison of the operands.

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rel_exp - Comparison Rules for Comparison Types

rel_exp - Comparison Type of Elementary Data Objects

rel_exp - Comparison Type of Calculation Expressions