RE: Why RPG IV ..... -- RPG400-L

Subject: RE: Why RPG IV .....
From: "Jon Paris" <Jon.Paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 14:53:57 -0500
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 >> Since the date field in the DSPF is defined as *MDY why SHOULD the
program date format override the file definition....????

Since the numeric field on the display file/database is zoned, why should
the compiler convert it to packed .. ??? <grin>

Like it or not - it is the way it works and it is way too late to change it.

Jon Paris
Partner400
www.Partner400.com

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