(as if Rob could avoid piping in...)
No, you're just dealing with the "enhancements" IBM keeps adding to
CPY...IMPF over the last several releases. They keep changing how they
handle CCSID and what not. You have to read the Memo To Users for each
release if for no other reason than to keep up with how they change the
workings of this. Many have abandoned the CPY...IMPF commands and have
resorted to processing stream files directly from RPG. One reason is
because of IBM's monkeying around with it. Another reason is because it's
faster than IBM's command. A big reason is that you have better control
of the granularity. For example, if you do a CPYFRMIMPF to a DB2 file and
row 3124 dies because the item number in column 4 is larger than the item
number column in your database (been there, seen that) it can be a real
peach trying to track that down. If, however, you roll your own you can
customize your exception report to your hearts content.
See also:
http://www.scottklement.com/rpg/ifs.html
But if you insist on hacking on that log perhaps someone can offer some
suggestions as to what CCSID your stream file should be and what CCSID
your DB2 file should be.
Rob Berendt
midrange.com
