Basic Shift Right

[martyn_hill]

Hi Peter

I don't see a problem like you do.

If the original numberToShift passed to the extension exceeded the (signed) 32-bit range, then an error would be returned when the GETLN support routine is used to fetch the parameter.

The resultant shifted number will always remain within 32-bits, so will return valid, albeit as a FP, normalised value. The only 'anomaly' might be that it changes sign in the process.

Or am I missing something?

[ql_freak]

Hi Peter

I don't see a problem like you do.

If the original numberToShift passed to the extension exceeded the (signed) 32-bit range, then an error would be returned when the GETLN support routine is used to fetch the parameter.

The resultant shifted number will always remain within 32-bits, so will return valid, albeit as a FP, normalised value. The only 'anomaly' might be that it changes sign in the process.

Or am I missing something?

:-)

Sorry for the late answer! I finally start my new job at October 4th, so I haven't had much time, still preparing for my new job.

Of course you are right!