Moving char to numeric in free-format RPG -- RPG400-L

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Subject: Moving char to numeric in free-format RPG
From: "Jade Richtsmeier" <jade.richtsmeier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 14:17:33 -0600
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Am I trying to do something that isn't do-able in free-format RPG?

I have a four character year parameter (being passed from an old PL/I
program) into my new RPGLE program.  I want to move it to a four numeric
field for manipulation.  What is the best way to do this?

Thanks!

Jade Richtsmeier, Programmer/Analyst
Minnesota Counties Information Systems
jade.richtsmeier@mcis.cog.mn.us

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