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DCL-DS myfile EXT END-DS;<br />
DCL-DS extds1 EXTNAME('MYFILE') END-DS;<br />
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Note - when using multiple keywords, the EXT or EXTNAME needs to be the first one.<br />
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DCL-DS myfile EXT END-DS;
DCL-DS extds1 EXTNAME('MYFILE') END-DS;

Note - when using multiple keywords, the EXT or EXTNAME needs to be the first one.

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Thanks. &nbsp;To be clear, is this 2 ways of doing it or do I need both lines? Thanks again.
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Thanks.  To be clear, is this 2 ways of doing it or do I need both lines? Thanks again.

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I may submit a few more questions today that I believe you could answer quickly if you have time. &nbsp;Thanks again. &nbsp;Troy
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I may submit a few more questions today that I believe you could answer quickly if you have time.  Thanks again.  Troy

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Would anyone know how to define an external data structure with RPG free D spec? &nbsp;Thanks ahead for any help.
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Would anyone know how to define an external data structure with RPG free D spec?  Thanks ahead for any help.

Define external data structure with free d specs in RPG

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