[freeside-devel] RE: [freeside] Freeside draft checks scheme changes

[ivan]

On Thu, Nov 08, 2001 at 01:05:36PM -0600, Jeff Foster wrote:
> 
> From: ivan [mailto:ivan at 420.am]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 11:51 AM
> 
> > 
> > > Agreed. However the payinfo is only 16 characters and this isn't big
> enough,
> > > the routing number is 9 digits by its self. The paydate and payname
> fields
> > > could be re-used, if you don't mind column names that don't quite fit
> the
> > > actual data. 
> 
> > It's too short?  Hmm.  Okay, I'm convinced, adding the new fields is the
> > best solution.  Changing an existing field is more of a pain.
> > 
> > I agree that reusing the paydate or payname fields for something else
> > entirely is a bad idea. 
> 
> Another idea, add columns named payinfo2 & payinfo3, these can be used
> for the checking info then reused latter if needed without causing 
> naming issues. Just have to document how they are used.

I like your original names better.

-- 
_ivan