RE: CMD statement in commands

["Jeff Crosby" <jlcrosby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hit send too soon.

I already use it.  It's very nice and I use it in many areas, not just
commands.  In general I use it for where what IBM provides that can be
stored in the source is inadequate.

That being said, the fact that the CPP isn't a CMD parm makes all the
extensive improvements made to CMD, dare I say it, worthless for me.

Why?  Because the CPP is required.  Therefore I must use a 3rd party
solution to have it stored in the source.  Since I have to use a 3rd party
solution for a _required_ item, I may as well use the 3rd party solution for
everything.

Don't get me wrong, I am appreciative that improvements are being made to CL
in general.  They are long overdue.  It just seems this one was only
partially complete.  And I know why, because Rob told me!  And how does Rob
know?  Because IBM told him!  That guy knows everybody. <g>