Date:         Tue, 18 Nov 2003 14:00:18 +0800
Reply-To:     SBeasley@burswood.com.au
Sender:       "SPSSX(r) Discussion" <SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
From:         Simon Beasley <SBeasley@burswood.com.au>
Subject:      reducing and 8 digit string to 4 digits
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Hello All,

I have an 8 digit numeric string I would like to reduce to a 4 digit
numeric string by removing the last 4 digits.

as follows:

19081212 to become 1908.

any help would be appreciated

Simon Beasley
Relationships Coordinator
Telephone: (08) 9362 7742  Fax: (08) 9362 1789
Mobile: 0422 320 522
Burswood International Resort Casino



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