Thanks Tim. -----Original Message----- From: Tim Bunce [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 20 May 2002 10:52 To: Mark Buckle Cc: dbi-users Subject: Re: Float precision - DBD Oracle
On Mon, May 20, 2002 at 09:15:20AM +0100, Mark Buckle wrote: > > I'm not sure of the best place to look for this information, hence this > mail. > If I retrieve a float value from an Oracle database, say using > selectall_arrayref, can I be sure that the value is retrieved without > losing any precision ? > If I then store this back onto the database (without altering it in any way) > using a bound insert into .. values () statement can I be sure that the > inserted value > is an exact copy of the original ? Yes. DBD::Oracle uses strings (partly for this reason). Tim. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. **********************************************************************
