QDESIGN - 'DEFINE' vs 'TEMP'

[Carol Kaffenberger]

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I recently attended the Advanced Powerhouse Level 1 class.  I was taught
that it was better to use TEMP items than DEFINED items because DEFINED
items are only evaluated when you display the field or press enter at
the field.  However, the QDESIGN manual states that DEFINED items are
evaluated everytime they are referenced (which was my understanding
until I took the class).

Can anyone explain when to use a DEFINED item versus a TEMP item in
QDESIGN?  Do the same rules apply to QUIZ and QTP?

I generally use DEFINED items when the value of the variable does not
change based on different input conditions.  I use TEMP items when the
value of the variable changes based on different input conditions.

Thanks.

Carol Kaffenberger
HP3000 - MPE/ix - Release C.55.00
PH Version 7.29.C8

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