The Tnm::mib format command applies formatting rules associated with a MIB data type to a value. 

The value is expected to be in a format which complies to the rules defined for the underlying base data type. 

The data type is selected by the nodeOrType argument. If nodeOrType refers to a MIB node, the data type associated with that MIB node will be used.

The nodeOrType argument may be a node name, a type name or an object identifier in one of the formats discussed above.

The Tnm::mib format command can be used to render integer values into enumerations, to apply display hints, or to convert object identifier into fully qualified names.