Re: subArray INDX field set to 0 if NORD <= 0

[Andrew Johnson <anj@aps.anl.gov>]

Hi Lewis,

J. Lewis Muir wrote:
> I have found that if a subArray record reads 0 elements into its array, 
> it sets its INDX field to 0.  Is this behavior intended?  I would rather 
> it not change its INDX field in this situation.

I agree that this behavior seems a little strange and I'm inclined to 
apply your patch (there's nothing mentioned in the Record Reference 
Manual about what should happen).  The record's author is listed as Carl 
Lionberger who is still a member of this community â Carl, do you have 
any comments on this change?

- Andrew
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