Re: AW: How to properly use %EOF() bif? -- RPG400-L

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The rule I remember was "Read files, write formats" since a file could have
various formats. 
 
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Booth Martin
http://www.martinvt.com
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From: RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries
Date: 08/18/05 17:10:19
To: RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries
Subject: Re: AW: How to properly use %EOF() bif?
 
Bob,
 
you said:
> ....we (pre-V5R3) had to read/chain to record formats.... <
 
are you sure about that?
 
I can't remember the last time I used a record format for a chain or
read (15 years, if EVER!) and I've always cursed anyone who did.
 
Rick
 
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