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rpg400-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>   6. RE: Prototyping for either character or numeric (Ross Hartford)
>
>We are converting code from another language to RPG free form.  Some of the
>old language functions could either pass a character or numeric depending on
>what the first parameter (function) is.  So depending on the first
>parameter, I know what to expect after that.  As Bob mentioned, sadly
>there's no way to perform the same type of function.....

Ross:

I guess I'm not understanding. Why can't you pass back a /copy DS that has 
numeric and character subfields all defined beginning at position 1? Then, 
always pass the DS.

Personally, I'd go with passing the address of whatever variable you want to 
pass in and simply handle it via the prototype. You mentioned not wanting to 
get so involved as to do that, but alternatives are bound to be more complex.

Tom Liotta


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