Using 2 external print files in one program -- MIDRANGE-L

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Morning all
We have a program (PROGA) that uses an external print file (PRTF01 - ipds) which is also used in other programs.
There is a need to change PROGA to use a second print file (PRTF02 - afpds). This second print file is also used in other different programs.
My predicament is that there are field names and record names in BOTH print files that are the same.
I attempted to use prefix on the PRTF02 but that doesn't work on record names
I thought of the following remedies :-
Changing the field names and record names in PRTF02 - this will also mean changing ALL the other programs that use this print file.
Creating a copy of PROGA that uses PRTF02 instead of PRTF01 - this will mean changing the program(s) that call PROGA to somehow recognize whether or not to call PROGA and/or PROGB. Using this method will mean that any future changes MAY need a change to BOTH programs
As always, any and all suggestions will be gratefully appreciated

Alan Shore
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