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Re: Using an AS400Structure as a program parameter


On Aug 5, 2011, at 1:00 PM, java400-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

I would have thought the first 27 characters would contain the first 3
lots of packed decimals.The next 3 and next 9 the two text fields, then
the last lot, 9, 11 and 11 representing the last 3 packed fields.

I agree with David that PCML is the better way to go - but just wanted to correct an error in your original statement.

The three 9 digit packed fields occupy 5 bytes each - not 9. 3 x 5 = first 15 bytes - not first 27. Same will apply to other packed in the structure.

Jon Paris

www.partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com





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