Completely agreed. Even within Universe the longer Locate syntax can be ambiguous.
"Tony Gravagno" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>... > I do the exact opposite for exactly the same reasons. :) > I use the Locate function rather than statement because I find it > easier to read and 99% consistent across all platforms. > > T > > > From: John Lorentz > > I fully believe that I've never used the function ever since they > introduced > > it as an alternative to the function on Reality sometime in the late > 70s. > > While there are some small differences between Pick platforms on the > > layout of the LOCATE statement (having to do with searching values, > > subvalues, etc.), it's so much easier to read than using the > function. > > > > But then, I've only been programming in Pick since 1978... > > _______________________________________________ > U2-Users mailing list > [email protected] > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > This message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of GPM Development Ltd. It is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient ,you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. This e-mail was sent to you by GPM Development Ltd. We are incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (company no. 2292156 and VAT registration no. 523 5622 63). Our registered office is 6th Floor, AMP House, Croydon, Surrey CR0 2LX. _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list [email protected] http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
