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Difference between 'Delimited by size & delimited by spa


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mambopras

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:54 pm
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Hi all,
I have a question regarding the usage of Delimited by size and delimited by spaces and also 'delimited by variable'. Whats the basic differnece between using 'Delimited by size' and 'Delimited by spaces' please let me know with examples. Waiting for your replies....thanking in advance[/list]
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:02 pm
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Have you considered reading the fine manual?

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mambopras

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:21 pm
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yea but have a doubt if delimited by 'identifier name' is used and suppose the identifier is 123 and the actual variable is 67851456 i want to know what happens...
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:24 pm
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Why don't you try it and let us know?

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:31 pm
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well i dont have a system right now! So cannot try it....thats why asked you....
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:31 pm
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i mean a mainframes loaded system...
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dick scherrer

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:36 pm
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Hello,

Suggest you return to the link and read all of the info.

I suspect you missed this:
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Each figurative constant is considered a one-character alphanumeric literal.


Also, at the top of the page there is a link to the COBOL Programming Guide. It has additional material.

If you find something in the manyual that is not clear, post what you found and your question about it. Someone will be able to clarify.
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mambopras

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:39 pm
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ok thank you
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