Handling Big numbers...

Question

Hi,
I have a table column of type "NUMBER(30)".
I am trying to insert the following number "1410154786773" through a Java program.
To insert the number I am using a PreparedStatement and
I do a
PreparedStatement.setBigDecimal(2,new BigDecimal("1410154786773"))
But on firing a select query the column value shown to me is
"1.410E+12".
Is there any way I can maintain the orignal value of my number. i.e.
On firing a select query I shuld be able to see the same
number as was inserted(In my case 1410154786773).
Plzz let me know....
Thanks,
Chinmay

Answer 1

Where are you issuing the SELECT statement? It would appear that the number's value is remaining consistent and that whatever tool you're using to do the SELECT is formatting it for you.
If you're using SQL*Plus, you just need to format the column, i.e.
scott@jcave > create table big_number (
  2  col1 number(30)
  3  );
Table created.
Elapsed: 00:00:00.08
scott@jcave > insert into big_number values (1410154786773);
1 row created.
Elapsed: 00:00:00.00
scott@jcave > select * from big_number;
      COL1
1.4102E+12
Elapsed: 00:00:00.00
scott@jcave > column col1 format 999999999999999
scott@jcave > select * from big_number;
            COL1
   1410154786773
Elapsed: 00:00:00.00Justin
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