RE: Building a subfile using a procedure

I hope I didn't offend.  My reference to being obvious was that global vs local 
is a frequent topic on this list and I didn't want to be redundant.

I have been bitten by the global vs local bug it more times than I care to 
remember.

Glad to help.

Rick

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Fisher, Don
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 2:12 PM
> To: 'RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries'
> Subject: RE: Building a subfile using a procedure
> 
> 
> Maybe that's obvious to you, but not to me.  
> 
> I'm going to write a little note to myself and stick it near 
> my computer
> that says: "Do not define global variables in procedures" and "Fields
> associated with files must be defined globally".  If I stare at those
> everyday perhaps the message will eventually penetrate my brain. 
> 
> Thanks to you and Bob for your prompt and accurate responses. 
> 
> Donald R. Fisher, III
> Project Manager
> Roomstore Furniture Company
> (804) 784-7600 extension 2124
> DFisher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
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> Sorry to ask the obvious but is RRN defined in the procedure 
> or globally?
> If it's a local variable I don't think it will get passed to 
> the screen.
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