Re: Using generic program to read multiple file formats

rob.dixon@erros.co.uk writes:

> I am sure that many years ago I knew how to read multiple files with
>  differing formats in a generic RPG program without getting undefined
>  format errors, but, if I did, I have forgotten how.  I have tried
>  several tricks, without success.  Any ideas please?
>  
>  Many thanks
>  
>  Best wishes
>  
>  Rob

I write in RPG/400 in which in the F specifications we can do a rename on the 
default file input to specify a particular format.  Our physical files 
typically have several logicals available - the best for a task, 2nd best, 
etc. so we can have the same physical defined several times to the same 
program through different logicals & for each one pick a different format, in 
which the RPG will reference this by a different name, then in the input 
specifications, the fields we going to use often need alias assignment so the 
program knows which came from which access. 

Al Macintyre  ©¿©
MIS Manager Green Screen Programmer & Computer Janitor of BPCS 405 CD Rel-02 
running on AS/400 V4R3 http://www.cen-elec.com Central Industries of 
Indiana--->Quality manufacturer of wire harnesses and electrical 
sub-assemblies
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