Re: Increasing Field Length Issues

Brian,

I think that CHGPF will do what you need, if you specify the modified 
source member.

It will delete logicals, modify the physical (and warn about losing data 
if you make a field smaller) and re-create the logicals.

Of course, any programs using these files will need to be recompiled, as 
well as display files using the changed field.

HTH,

Peter Colpaert
Application Developer
Massive - Kontich, Belgium
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Hi All,

 

Is there an easy way to increase a field width on a PF without having to
delete all the LFs associated and recompile all PFs and LFs?  I have a
field that needs to be increased from four to six characters (which is
conveniently in the middle of the DDS), but from what I understand, I
need to either delete all associated PFs and LFs and recompile
everything or set the compile to LVLCHK(*NO) and hope something doesn't
blow up.

 

This table contains data that I cannot lose, so can someone suggest the
best way to handle this situation?

 

Thanks!

 

Brian.