How can you add a particular field in copybook?

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How can you add a particular field in copybook?..

Answer / mahesh satya

GO to the copybook in edit mode and insert the new field at the bottom. if you are having the filler field, make use of it. You reduce the new field length from the filler field.

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How can you add a particular field in copybook?..

Answer / azharuddinsyed

First, identify the programs using this copybook.

Second, open the copybook in edit mode and add the required field wherever necessary. Adjust filler values if necessary.

Third, recompile the programs identified at step1 and ensure there are no errors.

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