RE: EXTPROC(*CL) and V6R1

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De : rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] De la part de Scott Klement
Envoyé : mardi 22 décembre 2009 19:11
À : RPG programming on the IBM i / System i
Objet : Re: EXTPROC(*CL) and V6R1

hello David,

The argument is simple. Modify the parameter list on the called
procedure, recompile and no need to touch the callers that

don't use

the parameter.

Given the example that you posted... if a new numeric field
were added, you'd get a decimal data error, because it'd be
initialized to blanks.

I have asked around, and I'm informed that the callers are SUPPOSED to issue a CLEAR InDS, then fill the subfields before calling the procedure. The first line of the called procedure issues a CLEAR OutDS.

Does that not take care of this error? I haven't been using this method as long as the others in the shop, as I resisted for quite a while. I'm unaware that any errors at run time have been produced.

I don't understand why someone with no experience in a new
paradigm for programming would be allowed to set shop
standards and force all of the other programs to use it. Why
wouldn't they get someone with knowledge and experience to
draw up their standards? Or wait until they've had
experience with it?

I get another chance to say what I think of this method soon, as I'm being asked for suggestions for improvement. I'll be taking as many notes as possible from this thread. Thanks again for everyone's input.