Chapter 2 C Language Reference
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Figure 2-7. AutoCode/C Conversion Macros for Fixed-to-Integer Conversions

For example, the macro to convert an unsigned 8-bit number to an integer

number with a shift of rp bits, and with overflow protection is:

iALIGNubp(n,rp)
Figure 2-8. AutoCode/C Conversion Macros for Integer-to-Fixed Conversions

For example, the macro to convert an integer number to a signed 8-bit

number with a shift of rp bits, and with overflow protection is:

sbALIGNip(n,rp)
n = Fixed-point operand to align

i ALIGN so wo p (n, rp)

rp = Number of bits to shift
p = Overflow protection (optional)
wo = Operand wordsize (b=byte, s=short, l=long)
so = Operand sign (u=unsigned, s=signed)
ALIGN (indicates conversion)
i = Indicates integer result
(if rp < 0, perform a left-shift;
if rp > 0, perform a right-shift)
n = Fixed-point operand to align
sr wr ALIGN i p (n, rp)
rp = Number of bits to shift
p = Overflow protection (optional)
i = Indicates integer input
ALIGN (indicates conversion)
wr = Result wordsize (b=byte, s=short, l=long)
sr = Result sign (u=unsigned, s=signed)
(if rp < 0, perform a left-shift;
if rp > 0, perform a right-shift)