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rpg400-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Having a nice, rigid, clearly >defined record structure was definitely an advantage in the RPGII days, but >today, the comiler is supposed to take care of all that data mapping stuff >anyway. Modern database designs allow for varying length character fields, >and do not require blanks to pad out the field. > >In DDS, you can use the VARLEN attribute to enable varying length character >fields. I've been thinking about the phrase above -- "Modern database designs" -- and wondering if anyone recalls how long it's been since RPG had the ability to handle variable length records. (Or how long since VARLEN became a DDS keyword.) Note that this is a separate question from something like "How long have you been using variable-length records in RPG?" unless you recall being an early adopter... I know I had variable-length available before using them in RPG. Tom Liotta -- Tom Liotta The PowerTech Group, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Phone 253-872-7788 x313 Fax 253-872-7904 http://www.powertechgroup.com __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455
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