Variable Length Fields in DSPF DDS

[BG0794@xxxxxxx]

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  I wanted to take advantage of the variable length field attribute for a
number of fields in my database file definition.  These same field(s) would
be placed on a display file for both input and output.  A corresponding RPGLE
program was written to handle the screen and database I/O.  My problem is
this.  Lets say the field is defined (in the physical file) with a max length
of 60 characters.  The DSPF also refers to this field (again both input and
output).  I get a compile error on the field length when using the
CVTOPT(*VARCHAR).  The field on the DSPF has the length defined as 60, and
the external definition of the physical file indicates a length of 62.  When
I don't use the CVTOPT(*VARCHAR), I get a compiler error indicating that the
attributes don't match.  In this case the fields from both the DSPF and PF
are defined as 60 characters.  Is there anyway around this short of using a
different field nam on the display file and then moving it in and out for
display purposes?

Thanks for any insight you may offer.

Bill