RE: A Re-Write

[Vernon Hamberg <vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

CVTRPGSRC is good as far as it goes. But it does not move variable 
declarations into D-specs. Linoma Software's RPG Tools (or whatever 
they call it now) does have this capability. It takes the result of 
CVTRPGSRC and works it over extensively - great tool.

It seems to me it can also convert subroutines to procedures, as well 
as other nice things that support the new syntax, even probably some 
free-form stuff. And you control which elements are changed - you can 
leave all MOVEs alone or convert to EVALs.

I don't work for them, just have liked using it in the past.

www.linomasoftware.com

HTH
Vern

At 03:58 PM 12/6/2005, you wrote:

> Looks like you're going to have plenty to do.
>
> Taking the code to ILE RPG is relatively simple via the CVTRPGSRC
> command. Nothing like doing this type of conversion is really
> "relatively simple" however.  My best bet would be to identify and
> convert the RPG III programs to ILE RPG  first before trying to convert
> programs to modules and service programs, etc.
>
> I don't envy your task!!
>
> Merry Christmas
>
> Joel B. Harvell
> Food Lion, LLC
> (704) 633-8250 x2709
>
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> Hi -
> What are some steps and methodologies you would take if given an
> objective
> to re-write an old RPG 3 system? Management wants to go to ILE.
> Some of my ideas:
>
> 1. Identify all parts used on the old system. Warehouse Distribution w/
> Imports type of company.
> 2. Take all input screen online programs and see what parts can be
> written
> into a service program, procedures, modules, etc...
> 3. Do same for batch processes and report writing.
>
> Not sure how I would organize this effort.
>
> Steve
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