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From: Scott Edgerton {81813} <sge@SWL.MSD.RAY.COM>
Subject: Re: Generic procedures.
Date: 1997/11/14
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Date: 1997-11-14T00:00:00+00:00
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Tobias Ritzau wrote:

> I wonder if it is possible to have a generic procedure in a
> package and do some instations in the same spec.

Generics typically are written to support code reuse.  With that, I
would suggest that you make the generic into a separate unit (outside of
your package)

This way, you can "With" the generic, and instantiate to your liking.


                        Scott

Std Disclaimer:  I speak for myself, not my employer.
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Scott G. Edgerton
Command and Control Systems Dept
Raytheon, Hagar pond
Marlborough, MA