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From: Robert A Duff <bobduff@TheWorld.com>
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Subject: Re: Package formal parameter visibility
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:47:50 -0400
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Jere <jhb.chat@gmail.com> writes:

> If I use A as a formal parameter into another package, I suddenly get
> visibility of A's formal parameters in that new package.

Yes, formal packages are treated differently.  If you want to know the
exact rules, and why, read AARM-12.7(10-10.b).

- Bob