Re: Global variables in a Service Program

[johnking@xxxxxxx]

Nathan,

 That's an interesting idea. Would you mind posting a short code sample so
we can see it in context?

JK

> I sometimes create service programs with nothing more than exported data
> structures, so they can be bound to other programs and service programs in
> the same activation group, and share the same data.
>
> Nathan.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "DennisRootes@xxxxxxxxxxx" <DennisRootes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:49:59 AM
> Subject: Global variables in a Service Program
>
> Quick question.  I've got some variables and constants that I'd like to
> make global but I'm concerned about scope.  Basically, I have three
> service programs that all use a couple of the same fields, i.e. errMsg,
> cmdLen, myCmd, etc..  Do I put them at the top of each svcpgm module or in
> a separate copybook?  And would there be issues with duplicates when all 3
> svcpgms were bound into one rpgle pgm?
>
> Thanks,