RE: Simple report pgm using embedded SQL

["Wilt, Charles" <WiltC@xxxxxxxxxx>]

As Elvis pointed out, "if you're using a cursor, you are probably doing something wrong." is my motto
for RPG programmer new to SQL.

Also as Elvis pointed out, printing a report is one place a cursor does need to be used.

Another place is loading data to a subfile for display on the screen.

At least until IBM enhances RPG to be able to use results sets directly.

Thus the word "probably" in my motto ;-)

Lastly, let me add my vote for using Query Manager as an alternative to RPG report programs.

Charles Wilt


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> I think I remember someone on this list suggesting that if 
> you are using a cursor, you are probably doing it wrong.  So, 
> I was wondering how one might avoid using cursors in this 
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> Why not use QM query? It accepts variables and has output option of 
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> My apologies, perhaps I should have been more specific.  I 
> want to PRINT a 
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> report just listing data in a file.  Thanks.
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