RE: [open-cobol-list] Re: Redefines question

[Bill Klein]

FYI, 

> -----Original Message-----
<snip>
> Roger While wrote:
> > I have had several requests to support redefines whereby
> > the redefining field is larger than the original field.
> > Most compilers accept this (with a warning) and it is
> > allowed in the standards.

*NO* Standard that I know of accepts this and MF is the only compiler that I
know of that does.

Having a SMALLER field redefine a LARGER field is conforming and common
(universal?) but the other way around is not.