Cobol - Global / Local (was: Fill a comp-3 variable

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Global / Local (was: Fill a comp-3 variable

William M. Klein

2006-07-25, 6:55 pm

"Jürgen Vetter" <vetter@dokom.net> wrote in message
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> Am 25.07.2006 14:42 schrieb Michael Mattias:
>
>
> that's right! I use the value clause in the definition of variables only
> if i want to use them as constants. Because cobol can't mace a differenz
> between global and local variables i devide them be defining groups.
>
<snipage>

HUH????

COBOL has supported local and global variables since the '85 Standard. Now, if
you don't USE nested programs, but just paragraphs or sections, this won't do
you any good. However, if YOU want to use such, they have been available for
decades!!!

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Bill Klein
wmklein <at> ix.netcom.com

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