CVB - Convert to Binary Instruction

CVB - Convert to Binary Instruction - Convert packed decimal to binary






Example:    CVB    3,PACKEDFIELD

Exmplained:    convert to binary instruction - register to store binary value - location of a packed decimal value

English:    the second operand is changed from decimal to binary and the result is placed at the first operand location (a register)

NOTE:    the packed decimal number must reside in a doubleword

Princples of Operation Page:    7-119