change size of two fields without increasing size of file

[Kenneth Brody]

Dennis Malen wrote:
> Assume the following:
> 
> Field 7 is 20 digits.
> Field 86 is 6 digits.
> 
> I want to add 5 digits to field 7 and reduce field 86 to 1 digit.
> 
> Can I go in and change the size and let it rip? Will all the other fields 
> remain intact?

If by "go in" and "let it rip", you mean "use ddefine to make the change and 
let it restructure the file", then of course the other fields will remain 
intact.  Why would this scenario be different than any other?

If you meant something else, then you'll need to explain further.

-- 
Kenneth Brody