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The SYS(2007) function returns the checksum value of the character expression | The SYS(2007) function returns the checksum value of the character expression <expC>. The correct syntax is SYS(2007,<expC>). A checksum can be used to test the validity of data or to compare two character expressions.<br /> | ||
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NOTE: Checksum is a "byte-oriented CRC-16" algorithm. The exact logic was last published in the February 1986 edition of "Dr. Dobbs Journal." | NOTE: Checksum is a "byte-oriented CRC-16" algorithm. The exact logic was last published in the February 1986 edition of "Dr. Dobbs Journal." |
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The SYS(2007) function returns the checksum value of the character expression <expC>. The correct syntax is SYS(2007,<expC>). A checksum can be used to test the validity of data or to compare two character expressions. Keywords : Version : Platform : Issue type : |
Last Reviewed: August 23, 1999 |