Re: CHGPF Question -- MIDRANGE-L

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In a message dated 97-09-18 17:27:43 EDT, you write:

> Although I agree that LVLCHK(*NO) can be dangerous, how do you add a
>  field to a file quickly?
>  
>  We use LVCHK(*NO), but always recompile any programs that write or
>  update the record format.  This is especially important if the new field
>  is not an alpha.
>  
Only maintenance programs use the physical.  All inquiry programs use
logicals.  That way you can add fields to the physical, change the
maintenance program and not have to change any inquiry programs that do not
need the new field.  
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