Move TimeStamp to Alpha field in Free Format -- RPG400-L

Subject: Move TimeStamp to Alpha field in Free Format
From: Seth.D.Shields@xxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 13:15:59 -0500
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I am wondering how to move a timestamp field to and Alpha field in free
format.  According to the books, the reverse can be done with the
%TimeStamp BIF.  I know I can jump out of free format to accomplish my goal
but would prefer to avoid that if possible.

TIA,
Seth Shields

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Re: Move TimeStamp to Alpha field in Free Format , Peter Dow

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