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  3. May 2002

RE: SubProcedure Variables...

Yes, variables defined in a subprocedure are local to that subprocedure and
can only be used there.  Variables that are defined in the main part of the
program are global and can therefore be referenced anywhere, including in a
subprocedure.

Scott Mildenberger

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Feador, Jerry [mailto:JFeador@Kiausa.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 11:26 AM
> To: 'rpg400-l@midrange.com'
> Subject: SubProcedure Variables...
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just a beginner's question...
>
> Is it true that variables in subprocedures are local only to that
> subprocedure?
>
> I was just playing with a CallP to a subprocedure, no
> parameters, no return
> value, and was able to modify a variable, that is defined in
> the main code,
> from within the subprocedure.
>
> I didn't think that this would work, now I'm confused. (my
> normal state of
> mind!)
>
> Capt.j

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