Re: Does PL/I support dynamic function outputs?

I am certain that if a paying IBM customer asked him the question ... or even
someone who had demonstrated an ability to use and code in PL/I, he would try
and answer the question.

However, ANY question of the form

"Can programming language A "exactly duplicate" the code in Programming Language
B"
(and not can
Programming Language A duplicate the FUNCTIONALITY of the original code in
Programming Language B"

is usually a waste of time (for all concerned). As soon as you understand
this, your posts and emails (probably in all forums) will receive a
significantly better reception.

I am certain that when you purchase a currently supported version of PL/I (any
operating system) from IBM and provide their support channel with the
"FUNCTIONAL specification" of what you are attempting and your valid PL/I code,
they will be MORE than happy (and quick) to reply.

--
Bill Klein
wmklein <at> ix.netcom.com
"David Frank" <dave_frank@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:59H5f.16759$vw6.4951@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> "David Frank" <dave_frank@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote on 10/19/2005 12:25:17 AM:
>
>> Peter,
>> Is your non-reply a indication that PL/I doesnt support dynamic
>> function output sizing as per below simple Fortran example,
>> or some other reason? (any reply will be posted in comp.lang.pl1)
>>
>> ! --------------------------------------
>> function square(x) result (y)
>> real :: x(:), y(size(x))
>>
>> y = x * x ! return x array squared
>> end function
>>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Peter Elderon
> To: David Frank
> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 4:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Does PL/I support dynamic function ouputs?
>
>
> my non-reply indicates I have more pressing business
>
> - Peter
>
> Notes address: Peter Elderon/Santa Teresa/IBM@IBMUS
> Internet address: elderon@xxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> I would think a simple yes or no response would suffice.
>
> On several occasions you have replied saying you were Fortran rusty,
> is there a less-busy associate's address who has Fortran skills to send
> occasional SIMPLE inquiries as to PL/I translation of some short/simple
> Fortran syntax and wont refuse to reply when there is NO translation?
>
>
>


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