Re: Flat file, same field, different positions -- RPG400-L

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Subject: Re: Flat file, same field, different positions
From: "Joep Beckeringh" <joep.beckeringh@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 00:28:23 +0200
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> Since the input data is packed, I can't readily use the old standby I
specs
> because I can't specify the hex codes needed to recognise the packed
fields.

According to the manual you can use Z and D (instead of C) in the I-specs to
select on the zoned and digit portions of a byte.

Joep Beckeringh

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