>Peter
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>A simple example, off the top of my head, would be one where macro substitution is used in a large loop where EVALUATE() or name expresion would work instead. In such a case, given a sufficiently large loop ("large" would be dependent on the PC config) macro substitution would not be appropiate.
Fully agree on this one. Although 'mis-use' remains a big word, doesn't it?! In this case, we better suggest the programmer that an eval() will probably improve performance.
>I repeat what I have said in my last three posts in this thread - I am not advocating for or against macro substitution. It's use depends on the specifics of the problem being solved and the progammer doing the solving.
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>Jos
**** what it was about: ****
>Hilmar,
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>Like I said - no right or wrong. Macro substitution is very powerful and can be used (or abused :) very effectively in numerous situations.
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>Jos
Jos, can you give an example of mis-use?! Truly, I'm really interested, for the sake of the discussion.
Groet,
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