[libRETS-users] Compact - Compact Decoded format question

[Agustin Garzon]

Hi there Subscribers!

I'm having problems understanding the differences between compact and compact decoded format. 
I've been through the rets specs and found general information, but I'd like to see how it relates to my current implementation.

The metadata shows me a table (Area, in Property > RESI) that is an INT data type.

When I perform the search, Area is returning a string, I guess it's because it's Decoded (it most people-readable), right?

So, it's making a conflict. So how do we deal with this? Is it possible that non CHARACTER fields contain strings?
Is it possible to get the actual INT from the field? Is it possible to tell what fields may contain strings besides their declared data type?

I hope you don't see this question too off-list-topic. I really appreciate your support.

Have a nice day!
Yours,
Agustin Garzon




       
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