Re: Embedded sql how to test for no lines -- RPG400-L

Subject: Re: Embedded sql how to test for no lines
From: Brian Garland <Brian.Garland@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:18:16 -0400
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If memory serves me correctly EXISTS is more efficient than COUNT.

DCL-S ExistsFlag IND;
ExistsFlag = '0'
SELECT '1' INTO :ExistsFlag WHERE EXISTS(SELECT......)

Brian

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