>> The OP was using the length in open code. If you're referring to me, no, I wasn't using it in open code. I only use it in a macro--to wit, my own versions of DF/CF/SF/TF which support the use of both traditional byte flags as well as Dr. Ehrman's version of byte flags. I simply showed the list the assembler generated output from the macro.
Sincerely, Dave Clark On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM Jon Perryman <[email protected]> wrote: > On Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:24:18 -0700, Paul Gilmartin <[email protected]> > wrote: > > >On 2/17/26 11:00, Jonathan Scott wrote: > >> Flag bytes don't need to use the length for any other purpose, so it > doesn't cause any problems. > > > >I agree. This should be affirmed in the User's Guide. That won't > >end this argument but will move it to a different arena. > > The OP was using the length in open code. I doubt that anyone would argue > about macros using anything internally to achieve the desired results. > There are plenty of examples what happens in macros, stays in the macros. > Macros only need to be maintainable by those responsible and do not involve > the users of the macros. >
