Long SQL Field Names in RPG -- RPG400-L

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Subject: Long SQL Field Names in RPG
From: "Ricky Thompson" <rthompson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 10:31:44 -0600
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We had a PC/SQL programmer create a file with Long Field Names (ie
Product_Number).  Or course RPG sees this field as PRODU00001.  Is there a
way to make RPG see the long name or is there a way I can rename the short
name in this file to make it more user friendly in RPG?

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