Table 28 describes the overflow behavior when a _DecimalT class template is assigned to a smaller target.
An exception is generated when a _DecimalT class template is assigned to a _Decimal class template with a smaller target.
An exception is not generated when:
Table 28. Handling Overflow from a _DecimalT Class Template to a Smaller Target
| From Type | To Type | Run-Time Exception? |
|---|---|---|
| _DecimalT class template | char, int, short, long, bit | No |
| _DecimalT class template | _DecimalT class template | Yes |
| _DecimalT class template | float | No1 |
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