Re: How do I rename a file's fields in RPG/400.

[Vern Hamberg <vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yep, Brian - but I have a feeling that these managers lump the 2 
together - such as these are so full of doubt of anything that moves 
forward.

Cheers
Vern

On 9/22/2021 5:59 PM, Brian Parkins wrote:
> For the avoidance of doubt and just to be pedantic. Converting (old) 
> RPG/400 code to (new syntax) RPG IV is not the same proposition as 
> converting to ILE. The former does not imply the latter.
>
> Converting source code should be straightforward, (possibly 
> time-consuming if no tools are employed) and makes sense if that code 
> is undergoing significant changes anyway.
>
> On the other hand, moving to ILE does require a change to design and 
> application structure; understandably this is less appropriate for 
> mature applications and more suited to new projects.
>
> Just wanted to be clear that although RPG IV is an ILE language, you 
> are not required to employ ILE features. Some managers need educating.
>
> HTH.
> Brian.
>
> On 22/09/2021 17:42, dfreinkel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > I am not allowed to convert to ILE. Don't ask why. Some managers 
> > don't know
> > the benefits.
> >
> >
> > Darryl Freinkel
> > A4G