RE: Hidden feature or bug

[bmorris@xxxxxxxxxx]

>Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 22:11:27 +0200
>From: Carel Teijgeler <COTeijgeler@chello.nl>
> ...
>I think it strange: whether you use the BIF and leave the indicators out
or
>fill in an indicator in the Error column, both methods are accepted by the
>syntax checker; only placing the resulting indicator  of the read/chain
>action in the wrong column will the syntax checker signal an error.
>
>Methinks, this is a bug: if you use a resulting indicator, the syntax
>checker should check wheter  the right column is filled, or not. Leaving
>out any indicator assumes you are going to use the (right) BIF.

Carel, it's a feature.  All the indicators are now optional (as of V4R2)
for the I/O operations.  The syntax checker will give an error if you put
an indicator where none is allowed, but if more than one is allowed,
you're free to code any or all of them.

Barbara Morris