Accessing the RETURNCODE

Data

Area

 

 

 

 

¹

*SHOWSKP

allows

you

to

see the statements that are ignored by the

 

as

a

result

of

/IF,

/ELSEIF, /ELSE, OR /EOF directives.

¹*XREF allows you to check the use of files, fields, and indicators module/program.

¹ *EXT allows

you

to see which procedures

and fields

are imported or

by the module/program. It also

identifies the actual files which w

generating

the

descriptions for

externally

described

files and data

Accessing the RETURNCODE

 

Data

Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both

the

CRTBNDRPG

and CRTRPGMOD

(see

“Using the CRTRPGMOD

 

 

Command”

on

page 74)

commands create and update

a data

area with

the

of

the

last

compilation.

This

data area is named RETURNCODE, is 400 cha

long,

and

is

placed into

library QTEMP.

 

 

 

 

To

access

the RETURNCODE

data

area,

specify

RETURNCODE

in factor

2 of

*DTAARA

DEFINE

statement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The data area RETURNCODE has the following format:

Byte

Content

and Meaning

 

 

 

1

For

CRTRPGMOD, character'1' means that

a

module

was created in

 

the specified library. For CRTBNDRPG,'1'charmeansctera module

 

with

the same name as the program

name

was

created in QTEMP.

2Character'1' means that the compilation failed because of compile errors.

3Character'1' means that the compilation failed because of source errors.

4Not set. Always'0 '.

5Character'1' means the translator was not called because either OPTION(*NOGEN) was specified on the CRTRPGMOD or

 

CRTBNDRPG

command;

or

the

compilation

failed

before

the translator

 

was

called.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6-10

Number

of

source

statements

 

 

 

11-12

Severity

level from

command

 

 

 

13-14

Highest severity of diagnostic messages

 

 

15-20

Number

of errors that are found in the module (CRTRPGMOD) or

 

program

(CRTBNDRPG).

 

 

 

 

 

21-26

Compile date

 

 

 

 

 

 

27-32

Compile time

 

 

 

 

 

 

33-100

Not

set.

Always

blank

 

 

 

 

101-110

Module

(CRTRPGMOD) name or program (CRTBNDRPG) name.

 

111-120

Module

(CRTRPGMOD)

library

name or

program

(CRTBNDRPG)

library

 

name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

121-130

Source

file name

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AS/400 specifications

The IBM AS/400, now known as the IBM iSeries, is a midrange computer system that has been a cornerstone of enterprise computing since its introduction in 1988. Designed to provide a robust platform for business applications, the AS/400 is celebrated for its reliability, scalability, and integrated database capabilities.

One of the key features of the AS/400 is its Integrated Operating Environment, which blends hardware and software resources seamlessly. This integration allows businesses to execute diverse workloads, ranging from traditional applications to modern web-based services, all on a single platform. The operating system, OS/400 (now IBM i), offers a rich set of APIs and tools for developers, simplifying application development and management.

Another standout characteristic of the AS/400 is its built-in database, DB2 for i. This powerful relational database management system allows for efficient data handling and provides advanced features such as support for SQL, XML, and JSON, making it easier for businesses to manage their data and integrate it with other systems. The database's tight integration with the operating system enables high performance and security.

In terms of scalability, the AS/400 can accommodate small businesses as well as large enterprises, with the ability to support hundreds of users simultaneously. Its architecture allows for easy upgrades in hardware, meaning that organizations can scale their systems without replacing the entire infrastructure.

Security is another critical attribute of the AS/400. With a sophisticated security model, it offers built-in user authentication, access control, encryption, and auditing capabilities to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

The AS/400 also supports multiple programming languages, including RPG, COBOL, Java, and PHP, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the development tools that best fit their needs. This diversity helps maintain legacy applications while also developing new ones that leverage modern technologies.

Moreover, the platform supports both traditional green-screen interfaces and modern graphical user interfaces, allowing organizations to transition smoothly into contemporary user experience paradigms.

Overall, the IBM AS/400 stands out as a resilient, flexible, and secure computing platform that enables organizations to effectively manage their business operations, streamline processes, and adapt to changing market demands. Its unique combination of integrated features and capabilities ensures that it remains relevant in today's fast-paced technology landscape.
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