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Correct way of doing an isnumeric() test? ( Feature Request ? )

Hi all.

I need to test whether the first bit of a field is numeric.
For example, the field might contain:

154 boxes

I'm currently testing it by doing:

if(abs(left(fie ld,locate(' ', field))>0),'Num eric bit at front', 'Not
Numeric bit at front')

It seems to work.
Well it kinda works. If 'field' has '3a5 boxes' in it, the above
function would return true, as the abs('3a5') would equate to 3. But
it's good enough for now.

Is there a simpler / better way of doing it? I can't find any reference
to a function like isnumeric().
Feature request? It would be handy. It would also add to compatibility
with other DB servers...

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