How to convert String to float in DataStage 7.5 Server

Question

How to convert String/Char into float in server DS 7.5.

Answer 1

In DS 7.5, don't have the conversion options like DS 8.X , in 7.5, you just need to map the field, for Example, if in input it is string and in o/p it is float, then you just need to map the input to the output field. Sever will convert the string into float.