Re: Error in EXTFILE -- RPG400-L

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EXTFILE is used during runtime only. Compiler does not use the file
name specified in this keyword to obtain external file description when
compiling program. So... For your program to compile and function
correctly, FILE file must exist and must have the same File Level ID as
'NAME' File during compilation. Note: On V6R1, you can use the EXTDESC
keyword to tell compiler where to find the external file description.

"manish soni" <pesfunk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:<mailman.8372.1228824626.13295.rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>...

Dear All,

I am trying to make a simple program out of EXTFILE and EXTMBR

concept.

However, my system never identifies the file and gives me "The name or
indicator is not defined." Errors. I have setup the library list

correctly

which contains the PF.

Program:
FFILE IF E DISK EXTFILE('NAME')
F EXTMBR('NAME')
F USROPN
C OPEN FILE
C READ REC
C FIRSTNAME DSPLY
C CLOSE FILE
C SETON LR

PF: NAME
R REC
FIRSTNAME 10A

Any idea where am I going wrong here ?

Regards and Thanks
Manish

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