On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Mike Cowlishaw <[email protected]> wrote:

>> ::options digits 18
>>
>> would mean that an initial digits setting of 18 will be used for all
>> Rexx code created this source file.  This includes the main program,
>> all routines declared using ::ROUTINE, and all methods.
>
> Sounds good.  (Remind me why it couldn't appear before the main program?)

The first directive marks the end of the end of the main executable
portion of the program.

>> The options are fairly self-explanatory, but I think there is a need
>> for some keyword for DIGITS that means "use the same as the internal
>> built-in setting".  Looking for a name suggestion on that one.
>
> How about: 9   ? :-)

But, on a 64-bit platform with a 64-bit build, you would want it to be
18 - so 9 seems a little confusing.  Or, did I misunderstand what you
meant, as I do quite often.  <grin>

--
Mark Miesfeld

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