Re: reference file removed

[Gwecnal@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 00-03-21 17:06:41 EST, you write:

> I understand that a signed cant have a edit word, But I would like to know
>  why does it work when you define the variable as signed in the reference
>  file????

Because the system is smart enough to strip off and disregard attributes 
defined in a reference file that have no meaning in the current context.  If 
you assign color attributes they are ignored in an RPG program, but used in a 
display file.  If you define input attributes they are ignored in a print 
file, but used in a display file, etc. HTH, Lance
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