Thanks Jeff,
I used a variable length string in my struct.
Somehow the memhandle does not reflect the correct position.
By changing the string to be the last field in my struct,
I've got the pointer right and am getting the correct value.
Kind Regards
Bert Ruiterkamp
"DIAMOND JEFF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>
> I believe there is a problem in your code and not the sign of the number.
>
> Your value, 1953785202 = 0x74746572, has no relation to any part of -11,
signed or unsigned.
> I would guesss this number is garbage, meaning either your read command
simply failed (leaving your variable unititialized), or you
> read the wrong part of your DB.
>
> And Int32 written = Int32 read, but you have to read and write the correct
bytes. :)
>
> Some code snippets would help.
> - Jeff
>
> Bert Ruiterkamp wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am storing negative Int32 values in a database.
> > When checking the stored value for -11 I find
> > FF FF FF F5 which looks OK to me. (Hi bit set
> > so a negative value).
> >
> > But when I read the value back into a Int32 variable
> > I get the value 1953785202
> >
> > Can anyone help me with these two questions:
> > Why does the signed int not return a negative value?
> > And in what way can I get the correct negative value?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bert Ruiterkamp
> >
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