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Variables

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Id Category Description Syntax E/W
Array Variables BASIC An array is a variable that represents more than one data value. There are two types of array: dimensioned and dynamic. Dimensioned arrays can be either standard or fixed. Fixed arrays are provided in PICK, IN2, and REALITY flavor accounts for compatibility with other Pick systems.      
File Variables BASIC A file variable is created by a form of the OPEN statement. Once opened, a file variable is used in I/O statements to access the file. There are two types of file variable: hashed file variable and sequential file variable. File variables can be scalars or elements of a dimensioned array.      
Select List Variables BASIC Select list variables are created by a form of the SELECT statement. A select list variable contains a select list and can be used only in READNEXT statements. Unlike other variables, a select list variable cannot be an element of a dimensioned array.      
Variables BASIC Variables are symbolic names that represent stored data values. The value of a variable can be:      

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