Re: QSRLSAVF format SAVF0100

Hello Joop,

- To avoid being exposed to that type of problem, another approach could be
combining length notation with the Overlay keyword:

D USRI0200        Ds                  Qualified
D  BytRtn                       10i 0
D  BytAvl                       10i 0
D  UsrPrf                       10a
D  PrfOwnA                      10a   Overlay( USRI0200: 54 )

Best regards,
Carsten Flensburg

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joep Beckeringh" <joep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries" <rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:33 AM
Subject: Re: QSRLSAVF format SAVF0100


> Bob Cozzi wrote:
> > Oh, and you might want to try to avoid using the "B" data types for the
> > subfields, that's a little like using conditioning indicators. Use "I"
data
> > types instead and try to use length notation instead of from-to columns.
> > -Bob
>
> Bob,
>
> I don't think it is a very good idea to use length notation for an API
data
> structure. The layout is not defined by the programmer, but by IBM, so you
> better have your positions right. Imagine using length notation and
commenting
> one line out.
>
> Joep Beckeringh
> --