Re: A-Type

[Charlie Noah]

Hi Mike, I have to respectfully disagree on standardizing on one type or the other. I've worked with Jbase for 13 years in Universe emulation, and find that Pick and Universe type dict items co-exist quite nicely, and aren't confusing (at least to me) at all. Coming from a long Reality/Pick/Ultimate etc. background, I tend to use Pick types whenever possible. I use correlatives a lot, marking them as S types instead of A for sorting and documentation purposes. I realize the computer doesn't care whether it's an A or an S, but I do. There are some things a correlative can't do, however (blasphemy!), and Universe I-type fill the need very nicely, although sometimes more slowly. There is room for both - the right tool for the job and all that. I seldom use Universe D types, although there are a few lurking in my system someplace. Regards, Charlie Noah Tiny Bear's Wild Bird Store "Everything For The Backyard Bird Enthusiast, Except For The Birds" Info, Forum:  http://www.TinyBearMarketing.com Store:            http://Stores.TinyBearMarketing.com Toll Free:       1-855-TinyBear (855-846-9232) On 05-29-2012 3:49 AM, mike ryder wrote: An A-type is exactly the same as a D-type in that it describes a field in the record. It has different positions for the dictionary elements and is related to the Pick/Reality data structure rather than the Universe data structure. jBase supports both types but I would recommend that you standardise on one type or the other otherwise your world becomes very confusing. On Monday, May 28, 2012 9:17:38 PM UTC+1, foxy.md wrote: Hi, In order to use I-type dictionary items in my jbc program I can call ITYPE() function. How to use A-type dictionary items? Is there any function for them as well? (function ATYPE() does not exist :) -- IMPORTANT: T24/Globus posts are no longer accepted on this forum.   To post, send email to jBASE@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to jbase-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en -- IMPORTANT: T24/Globus posts are no longer accepted on this forum.   To post, send email to jBASE@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to jbase-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en