RE: Missing parameter

["Dennis Lovelady" <iseries@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > There are times when it can be handy to test %Parms in a subprocedure
> > without optional parameters.  Usually that sort of thing is done with
> future
> > planning in mind.
>
> Personally, I try to avoid that kind of thing ... as it can often be
> misconstrued as an error (testing for number of parms when the number
> of parms is fixed).

That is your prerogative, David. But define "Fixed."

You would not find the following acceptable?

// If more parameters have been added without checking here
// then abort
If %Parms > 5
   sendEscape('USR4107': 'Too many parameters to myProc.'
                         + ' Complete the maintenance.') ;
EndIF ;

That is one future-proofing approach that I find decidedly valid.

Dennis Lovelady
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