Re: Use of Reference Files (Was Re: Reference files)

[Paul Tuohy <tuohyp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry Jim, I have to disagree with your conclusion. The scenario you describe 
is one
that is all too common (unfortunately) - but it is a badly implemented half use 
of a
field reference file.

If things work better witout a FRF, what happens when you implement a field 
change to
a field that is defined in multiple files? Surely it is easier to change the
definition in a FRF and re-create all dependent files, then it is to go and 
make the
change on all files?

Paul

Jim Langston wrote:

<Snip>

>
> Any fixed I did I did without using the reference file.  And any new files
> I did I did sans the reference file also.  And things work much, much
> better.
>
> It is a good idea, but without the proper tools is too hard to implement
> without a ton of support.

<end snip>

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