Re: Can I use a field in a DS that is already defined in the PI? -- RPG400-L

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Subject: Re: Can I use a field in a DS that is already defined in the PI?
From: Barbara Morris <bmorris@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:36:59 -0400
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Alan Campin wrote:

You can split it up on the incoming. Define a data structure and put the
name of the data structure in the incoming field. I create a type
definition and then use that type definition anyplace I need the data
structure.

d Program_Entrance...
d pi d InParm1...
d LikeDs(TD_MyStructure)
d Const

Glenn, just in case you're not used to working with LIKEDS ... To use the subfields of the parameter in Alan's example, you would code InParm1.Field1 and InParm1.Field2.

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