Field length changes.

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On Behalf Of Tom Carey
	Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 6:46 PM
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	Subject: Field length changes.
	
	
	I have a client with a DOS 4.5.07 system. The Cust # is defined as
7,* in the customer file. I need to expand the other files that use the cust
# from 6,* to 7,*
	 
	After I change the field length in all the files that use the cust #
is there any reformatting involved or does the system take care of that for
me? 
	 
	There are several files that use that field as a key, so I realize
that I'll have to expand the key sort length and recreate the indexes.  I'll
deal with print formatting issues if they arise. Most of the reports and
screens I have looked at have room for the extra character.
	 
	Am I missing anything that I should plan for prior to making this
change?
	 
	Thanks
	 
	Tom Carey
	 
	Almost a Filepro programmer.
	 
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	One other thing, - Rebuild all indexes that use this field.

Richard Kreiss
GCC Consulting