|
"Shea, David" wrote: > > In my (limited) experience, SQL tables look like DDS PF's with a couple > significant drawbacks. JDEdwards World product (the older green screen > version) uses PFs. The newer OneWorld product (client server) uses SQL > tables. In many cases, the files are identical in terms of fields, etc. > RPG programs can be built over either type of file, and Query can be used, > also. But... the SQL tables are missing such nice-to-have attributes as > field descriptions, predefined column headings, etc. So, building a query > over an SQL table is often less intuitive than it might be over a properly > created DDS based PF. > > Maybe it's just JDE's implementation of SQL tables? Perhaps someone knows > more about this... > > Any other opinions?? > If the SQL tables are missing text/headings, it's because the programmer that created them didn't use SQL's LABEL ON to add them: e.g. label on column table (field text is 'text') For the field/table/library text label on column table (field is 'Each line is 20 characters long, fixed.') So there's no advantage to DDS created tables over SQL for this purpose, save that the column heading for SQL is one long 60 character field divided into 3 20 character lines (if I recall correctly)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
This mailing list archive is Copyright 1997-2024 by midrange.com and David Gibbs as a compilation work. Use of the archive is restricted to research of a business or technical nature. Any other uses are prohibited. Full details are available on our policy page. If you have questions about this, please contact [javascript protected email address].
Operating expenses for this site are earned using the Amazon Associate program and Google Adsense.