When we code these comp,comp1,comp-2,comp-3 and comp4
values. I know the differnece.I mean when we will prefer if
it is new program.Explain in detail with memory examples.
Thanks in advance.



When we code these comp,comp1,comp-2,comp-3 and comp4 values. I know the differnece.I mean when we..

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These are usage clauses. memory used by these items will very less compared to DISPLAY items, that is is why these are used especially to store the data with less memory usage

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