RE: dates in /free

 >> What is the best  way in rpgle/free to convert a date in a 6 digit
numeric field from ymd to mdy?

I'm not sure the word "best" applies but at V5R2 you can do this:

       mdy = %Int(%Char (%Date (ymd: *YMD): *MDY0) );


 >> Also, how can I use the TEST opcode in rpgle/free to test a date in a 6
digit numeric field?

You can't.  Your best bet is to use MONITOR like so:

     D mdy             s              6  0
     D ymd             s              6  0

      /Free

       monitor;

       mdy = %Int(%Char (%Date (ymd: *YMD): *MDY0) );

       on-error;   // catch bad date

          // do whatever you do with a bad date
       endmon;


Jon Paris
Partner400
www.Partner400.com