GetDecimal Method

Gets the value of the specified column as a Decimal object.

Syntax

decimal GetDecimal( int ordinal )

Parameters

ordinal – an ordinal number indicating the column from which the value is obtained. The numbering is zero-based.

Return Value

The value of the specified column.

Implements

IDataRecord.GetDecimal

Usage

  • No conversions are performed. Use this method to retrieve data from columns of type decimal, numeric, smallmoney and money.

  • Call AseDataReader.IsDBNull to check for null values before calling this method.

Related reference
IsDBNull Method