Re: Import/Export whole record

["Peter Dow" <pcdow@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jo Ann,

If by export/import you mean pass the record between calling and called
programs, you can set up an externally-defined data structure and pass the
data structure name as a parameter.

You can share the data without passing it as a parameter by using the EXPORT
keyword on the data structure in the calling program, and the IMPORT keyword
on the corresponding data structure in the called program. I haven't
actually used this method, so I'm not sure of the pros/cons. One point is
that this is a "hidden" interface between the called & calling program that
might not be obvious to a 2nd programmer looking at it.

HTH
Peter Dow
Dow Software Services, Inc.
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----- Original Message -----
From: <burelle@bigy.com>
To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 7:03 AM
Subject: Import/Export whole record


> Is there an easier way to export/import a whole record?  I am building a
module to find the 'best' item record and return it.  I thought I read
something in one of the mags on this but can't seem to find it.  I can't
seem to get to the MidrangeComputing site, I searched the 'other' mag site,
used Search400, and IBM and can't seem to come up with anything.  Any ideas?
suggestions? sympathy? - Jo Ann
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