× The internal search function is temporarily non-functional. The current search engine is no longer viable and we are researching alternatives.
As a stop gap measure, we are using Google's custom search engine service.
If you know of an easy to use, open source, search engine ... please contact support@midrange.com.


  1.  Home
  2. RPG400-L
  3. July 2003

Re: Prototypes

Tim Kredlo wrote:
> ... 
>        C               Call    Called
>        C               Parm                    Pa
>        C               Parm                    Prm1
>        C               Parm                    Prm2
> ...
> In doing my conversion to '/free', I find that I must use 'CALLP' and am
> required to define a prototype for the called program.
> 
> First, is it possible to define a prototype for a 'variable' ?
> Second, if I can, why would I 'want' to, other than that I 'have' to ?
> 

1. Yes, just code EXTPGM(Called) on the prototype.

2. Why would you want to use it?  You might have a different customized
program for each customer you support, or each country or whatever.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

This thread ...
Follow-Ups:
Replies:
Follow On AppleNews
Return to Archive home page | Return to MIDRANGE.COM home page

This mailing list archive is Copyright 1997-2024 by midrange.com and David Gibbs as a compilation work. Use of the archive is restricted to research of a business or technical nature. Any other uses are prohibited. Full details are available on our policy page. If you have questions about this, please contact [javascript protected email address].

Operating expenses for this site are earned using the Amazon Associate program and Google Adsense.