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<snip> > How is 10I0 more clear than 4I0 > Vs. > 32I 0 > ??? </snip> I think the crux here is that these binary fields don't conform to the way that other numeric types are coded. A 6S0 is so named because you can fit six digits, _any_ six digits inside. From a casual glance, one would assume that a 4I 0 would hold four digits. At the same time, a 10I 0 won't hold _any_ ten digits, it will hold ten. But this is at least closer to the RPG way of specifications. I guess a 4I0 can hold any four bytes, but not digits. If we started D-spec'ing based on storage taken, then what about packed? shouldn't a 5P 0 be a 3P 0 -- three bytes are used. -- "Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue..."
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