float

Represents a floating-point number with decimal precision.

dataformat: float

  MYFIELD:
      dataformat: float
      dataformat_ext: [gt_#|gte_#|lt_#|lte_#]
      default: 3.14

dataformat_ext

Optional dataformat_ext can be a combination of:

• gt_123.45: Greater than 123.45
• gte_100.0: Greater than or equal to 100.0
• lt_200.5: Less than 200.5
• lte_150.0: Less than or equal to 150.0

Multiple constraints can be combined (space-separated).

Multivalue

Multi-value is supported.

## SCHEMA
MYPRICES:
      dataformat: float
      cardinal_max: 0

## INSTANCE multi-valued
  MYPRICES: [9.99, 19.99, 29.99]
  # or as space-separated string
  MYPRICES: '9.99 19.99 29.99'

Examples

Schema Definition

- classname: _schema
  keyname: product
  price:
    dataformat: float
    displayname: Price
    description: Product price in currency units

Instance Example

- classname: product
  keyname: item1
  price: 29.99

Notes

• Float values are stored with full precision in the database
• Use constraints to enforce valid ranges (e.g., percentages, ratings)
• Decimal separator is always . regardless of locale