Re: LIKEREC vs EXTNAME

[Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are two major differences between the two.

LikeRec: 

- The file has to be defined in the program (although the file definition can be defined as TEMPLATE so that the file does not actually have to be used).
- No additional fields can be added to the DS

ExtName:

- No requirement for the file to be defined in the program
- Additional fields can be added

Personally I use ExtName for situations where there is no actual database with that layout and/or it is a base to which I will add custom fields. In all other cases I would use Likerec. 


Jon Paris

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On Jun 24, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Gary Thompson <gthompson@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> We have a mix of EXTNAME and LIKEREC in our inventory.
> Currently I prefer LIKEREC because there seem to be fewer ways to code it.
> Any advice as to which to use and why ?
> Thanks!
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