Re: get_fldbuf()

I wrote: > > Hi, > > We've just moved from RDS V4.0 to RDS V4.2 but I didn't get any > manuals or supplements that discuss the differences between the > versions. > However, I do have a copy of V4.10 supplement and I was reading about > the get_fldbuf() function and wondered if anyone could clarify for me > why this function was introduced. > I am guessing that if Are you using a cell phone? You seem to have been cut off. :-) The get_fldbuf function, AFAICR, was introduced with the CONSTRUCT clauses. It enables you to actually 'see' the contents of a field, particularly in an AFTER FIELD clause. Cheers, -- Mark. +----------------------------------------------------------+-----------+ |Mark D. Stock - Informix SA http://www.informix.com |//////// /| |mailto:mdstock@informix.com http://www.informix.com/idn |///// / //| |http://www.iiug.org +-----------------------------------+//// / ///| | Tel: +27 11 807 0313 |If it's slow, the users complain. |/// / ////| | Fax: +27 11 807 2594 |If it's fast, the users keep quiet.|// / /////| |Cell: +27 83 250 2325 |Therefore, "No news: travels fast"!|/ ////////| +----------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------+