Re: read/chain record format or file name?

read and chain to the file name. always. if for no other reason than this:

when working on programs where multiple logicals over the same
physical are used, and the record formats have to be renamed, you come
across a chain or a read to the record format and you have no choice
but to stop what you're doing and go up to the f specs to figure which
file you are actually working with.

unfortunately, the same goes if you run across a write or update, but
there is a different reason for that (multiple format logicals are the
only good reason for it - yuk), so I still say: cut your pain in half
(or more) - read a file, write a record.

On Jan 14, 2008 1:18 PM, <James.Hawkins@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

When performing a Read or Chain operation, is best practices to reference
the record format name or the file name? Why?

I know what I do. I have seen commercial software do both. I have seen
individual programmers do both.

The reason I pose the question is I am teaching a class in RPG (/free, if
you care) at a community college this semester and prefer to teach best
practices from the start.

Your thoughts?

TIA


Thank you,
- Jim








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