Re: DDS vs 'O' specs (was: RLU (vs) handcoded prtf DDS)

[Ravi <ravi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had to convert an "O" spec print file to an external file, just so
a couple of fields can be barcoded(order#, zip) using the DDS keyword. 

Ravi
Rick Baird wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> All this talk about RLU, Printer files and the like has gotten me to
> thinking.
> 
> I know the politically correct way to do printer output in RPG is
> using print files, but what, if anything, significant can you do with
> printer files that you can't do using rpg 'O' specs?
> 
> I'm comfortable working with either, but mostly prefer 'o' specs, for
> no other reason than convenience.
> 
> Just wondering...
> 
> Rick
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