How to assign values to a UINT8 variable?

From: boki (bokiteam_at_ms21.hinet.net)
Date: 09/10/04 

Date: 10 Sep 2004 04:38:18 -0700

Dear All,

If I have a UINT8 variable, how can I assign it as my expected value?

UINT8 a;
a=(00001001);

?

Thank you very much.

Best regards,
Boki.