Re: Subprocedure Question

Hi,
      I'm pretty new to using subprocedures & service programs, and this
thread got me to thinking.  Say I have a program where I would normally
chain to the item master to get a description, item class, item type &
cost.  What would be the 'best' approach?

1)    Chain to the item master & get all the fields
2)    Use SQL to get the fields I need
3)    Several subprocedures - GetItemDesc, GetItemClass, GetItemType &
GetItemCost

It just doesn't seem the multiple subprocedures can be very efficient when
you are doing this for every line in a many page report.  I am trying to
use more subprocedures and service programs, because I see the value in
reusable code.  Many times however, I run into situations like the above,
and it just seems quicker or easier to use the Chain or SQL.  Any thoughts?

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Terri Harteau
Felker Brothers Corporation
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