compiling an RPGLE pgm

["Jon Paris" <Jon.Paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 >> Why must I specify DFTACTGRP(*NO) when compiling?  The only thing I'm
doing different in my program is I'm using prototypes or subprocedures
(which ever is the correct name) instead of using subroutines.

_Because_ you are using subprocedures.  (Prototyping of PGM calls can be
done with DFTACTGRP(*YES).

Understand that this is probably the most misleading parameter name on the
planet.  What it _really_ means is "Do you want me to create an RPG III
style program" - if the answer is *Yes - then you can only do the types of
calls that RPG III supports i.e. dynamic program calls.  If the answer is
*NO then you are creating a real RPG IV ILE program and can do ILE only
"stuff" like bound calls - which is what you are doing when you call a
subprocedure.

The other interpretation of the parameter is "Do you want me to create an
OPM compatible program" (in fact OPMCMPMOD - or whatever OPM Compatibility
Mode would come out as - would be a much better name).  Compiling in
compatibility mode allows the program to respond OPM style to RCLRSC among
other things, but the limitation is that you can't do ILE stuff.

Personally I never do anything but DFTACTGRP(*NO) - I tend to embed the
option on the H spec so I can't forget.  Why is this an issue for you?


Jon Paris
Partner400
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