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    October 28, 2009 Hey, Ted

    I have an RPG question. Now that indicators are verboten, how does an RPG program distinguish between record types when reading a multi-format logical file? That is, what do I use instead of record identifying indicators?

    –Tricia

    Define a file information data structure for the logical file. The system will place the record format name in positions 261-270. Here’s some sample source code to get you started.

    CODE1

    –Ted



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