Calling Easytrieve program from an Easytrieve program
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Article ID: 95866
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PanAudit PlusEasytrieve Report GeneratorPAN/SQL
Issue/Introduction
When using the PROGRAM USING logic, does the coding need to account for the 2 byte parm length to get the correct results?
Environment
Release: Component: EZTPLS
Resolution
Please see this documentation link: https://docops.ca.com/display/CAET/.PROGRAM+Statement+v11.6
Yes, the data for the field-name consists of a two-byte length value followed by the data.
Note: If the field-name definition includes the VARYING parameter, the data in the field is alphanumeric and of varying length. This applies to the standard way that z/OS invokes main programs. For more information about the VARYING parameter, see DEFINE Statement.