Representing large numbers in Dynamics CRM 2011

Question

I'm trying to represent numbers larger than 100,000,000,000 (the maximum of the Decimal data type) in Dynamics CRM 2011. It seems like the only way to do this is to either use the Currency field or use a text field. Neither of these options are very appealing.

What is the best way to represent large numbers in Dynamics CRM?

Answer 1

The only way is indeed in a currency field or use a text field. You can't increase the maximum value of a decimal field.

However the Float-Field covers until 100,000,000,000 if that's any comfort.