Re: Printer files

[Bob Larkin <blarkin@xxxxxx>]

We reference the database files for ref. Also have a "Data Dictionary" Physical 
file that contains base definitions for our database fields, as well as fields 
for common work fields. This also contains fields like PK13_2 (defines a Packed 
13,2 field). We can use these ase Reffld also,

Pete Hall wrote:

> At 23:10 08/01/98 -0400, Booth Martin wrote:
> >DDS specs for printer files:
> >
> >Can I use REF or REFFLD to reference fields from an RPG program?
> >
> >I have an RPG program that uses data from several files, and has work
> >fields and totals, etc.  If I write an externally described printer file I
> >have to set all of these field sizes and types again if I want them to
> >print out in the report, and that doesn't seem right.  I have the feeling
> >there is something I don't understand.
>
> Booth,
>
> I generally build the display or printer file, and have it reference fields 
>in the database. Work fields generally are enough like the corresponding 
>database field that they can be used. If they are accumulating totals, just 
>use +2 (or whatever seems appropriate) for the size. The RPG program then can 
>reference the fields defined in the printer or display file. It won't work the 
>other way 'round.
>
> Pete
>
> Pete Hall
> peteh@inwave.com
> http://www.inwave.com/~peteh/
>
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