RE: Is this the simplest way to define corresponding arrays in D-specs Ipostedan example of what I am trying to do (define two corresponding arrayswithinitialization values) at http://code.midrange.com/c7ffa28dce.html Isthe code shown in the example the

I've used this format in many programs.

D ItemTypes DS
D 7A INZ('CCredit')
D 7A INZ('DDebit ')
D ItemType 7A OVERLAY(ItemTypes) DIM(2)
D ItemTypeKey 1A OVERLAY(ItemType)
D ItemTypeDsc 6A OVERLAY(ItemType:*next)

I find it easier to interpret the data structure when each entry in the
array has one INZ entry.
Since my data is related, this setup allows simple lookups.

VIDX = %LOOKUP(S0CITYPE:ItemTypeKey);
IF VIDX > 0;
S0CITYPED = ItemTypeDsc(vIdx);
ENDIF;

Chris Hiebert
Programmer/Analyst
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Subject: Is this the simplest way to define corresponding arrays in
D-specs Ipostedan example of what I am trying to do (define two
corresponding arrayswithinitialization values) at
http://code.midrange.com/c7ffa28dce.html Isthe code shown in the example
the

I posted an example of what I am trying to do (define two
corresponding
arrays with initialization values) at

[1]http://code.midrange.com/c7ffa28dce.html

Is the code shown in the example the simplest/best way to define and
initialize the arrays? If not, what is a better alternative (in
D-specs).

Thanks
Craig Pelkie