How do I convert numeric data

[Tison]

How do I convert numeric data
from 12345.47-
to -12345.47

This data is in a standard AIX flat file witn record lengths of 102 with other text and numeric data in each record.
I need to move the minus side from the right to the left side of the negative numbers.

 

[MikeLacey]

Do you have Perl available? Mike
michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com
Email welcome if you're in a hurry or something -- but post in tek-tips as well please, and I will post my reply here as well.

 

[Tison]

No,I do not have PERL.