RE: RNX1011 Error

["Lim Hock-Chai" <Lim.Hock-Chai@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm like Bob.  I wish I can aways use file name, include update, write....  The 
problem that you describe can easily done using SEU command (C oldFileName 
NewFileName a).

Here are the problems I've with record format name:
1) I don't use record format name when discussing project with programmers.  
==> I don't remember it as well as file name.
2) Sometime you have to rename a record format name in the program.  Under this 
situation, it makes program harder to read when using it. 
3) Join file.


-----Original Message-----
From: rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ken Sims
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 3:21 PM
To: rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: RNX1011 Error


Hi Bob -

>I hate having to code:
>   CustNo  Chain CustRec
>           If         NOT %Found(CUSTMAST)
>
>...coding the format name on the CHAIN and then the file name on the %FOUND.
>What a crazy, crazy design. It should all be file name.
>I would go so far as to say that RPG IV should give a warning message
>whenever a format name is used anywhere for single-format database files.

I don't think so.  Personally I detest using the file name on I/O 
statements.  If I change to different logical file, all I want to have to 
change is the F-spec.

I only reference the file BIFs immediately after the operation so I don't 
put in the file name.  If I'm going to want the value later on, I eval it 
into a named indicator.

--
Ken
http://www.ke9nr.net/
Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of 
my employer or anyone in their right mind.

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