Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Programming Interfaces

> ## Using the LIKE option

> The Progress `LIKE` option in a `DEFINE` `VARIABLE` statement, `DEFINE` `WORKFILE` statement, `DEFINE` `WORK–TABLE`, or Format phrase requires that a database is connected. Use the `LIKE` option with caution in procedures that do not otherwise access a database.

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