Re: Strange issue maybe you can help me with Mark

If I understand correctly, using DDL would have caused the program to blow up on the write instead of writing junk. I'm not saying that's bad, but I will say that doesn't fix the issue he's having.

-Kurt

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My initial suggestion would be to stop using DDS to define files and you'll stop getting X'4040' crap into numeric columns. DDL defined files will stop that, unlike DDS defined files.
Failing that, then take your question to the RPG list for further breakdown.


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I've got a normal file (DDS created) that I added a new field to, and then
recompiled. Everything fine so far.

I have a program that is writing data to this file but is not writing
anything to the new field, the write occurs without hiccup. I should
mention the write is being done like the following:

Write FileName MyDataDs;

The data structure is defined as an output file *Output.

I have a second program that is reading this file and its reading it into
a data structure, but its throwing a 0404 error on the new field.

I found a workaround of INZ'ng the file when I write but is that really
necessary?

How do I avoid this issue?