RE: EXTPROC(*CL) and V6R1

[David FOXWELL <David.FOXWELL@xxxxxxxxx>]

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] De la part de Scott Klement
> Envoyé : mardi 22 décembre 2009 19:11
> À : RPG programming on the IBM i / System i
> Objet : Re: EXTPROC(*CL) and V6R1
>
> hello David,
>
> > The argument is simple. Modify the parameter list on the called 
> > procedure, recompile and no need to touch the callers that 
> don't use 
> > the parameter.
>
> Given the example that you posted...  if a new numeric field 
> were added, you'd get a decimal data error, because it'd be 
> initialized to blanks. 

I have asked around, and I'm informed that the callers are SUPPOSED to issue a CLEAR InDS, then fill the subfields before calling the procedure. The first line of the called procedure issues a CLEAR OutDS.

Does that not take care of this error? I haven't been using this method as long as the others in the shop, as I resisted for quite a while. I'm unaware that any errors at run time have been produced. 

> I don't understand why someone with no experience in a new 
> paradigm for programming would be allowed to set shop 
> standards and force all of the other programs to use it.  Why 
> wouldn't they get someone with knowledge and experience to 
> draw up their standards?  Or wait until they've had 
> experience with it?

I get another chance to say what I think of this method soon, as I'm being asked for suggestions for improvement. I'll be taking as many notes as possible from this thread. Thanks again for everyone's input.