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Does anyone know how to define a variable length field in
RPG?  I nle length (to a journal entry), but I havn't found
a way to do this in my RPG program.... short of using an
externally described record.  Is there an easier way?

TIA,

jte
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John Earl
PowerTech Toolworks
johne@toolnet.com
253-858-7388

Riley Nichole Earl, Born 7/6/98 - 8lb 11oz.  Already an
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