Re: Integer question

On 3/22/07, Jochem Maas <jochem@iamjochem.com> wrote:

Matt Carlson wrote: When dealing with large numbers inside of php, I know at the int limit, a variable is recast into float. 1). How do you return the true number of the float when it reaches the upper limits of mysql's bigint (9223372036854775807). I can't see how that is possible, once its 'floated' the precise int is gone. although you might consider returning the given mysql bigint field as a string 'CAST() AS STRING' (or whatever the syntax is) and then using the string inconjunction with the bc or gmp extensions. 2). How do you handle numbers that large, while maintaining precision. keep them as strings - and/or use a 64bit machine?

a 64bit machine would make the number larger, not unlimited :)

3). Is there a php equivalent of unsigned? no Thanks all -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php