Re: Max parameters

Thank you for the info. It turns out that there is a limitation of 7 parameters calling a service program using the Java toolbox. This seems ridiculous but below is the reply given to a colleague from IBM support.


You this but you cannot call a service program with more than 7 parameters. This isn't really a java toolbox limitation, but a limitation on the QZRUCLSP (call service program) API =
which is documented here:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v7r1m0/index.jsp?topic=3D=%2Fapis%2Fqzruclsp.htm

The toolbox ServiceProgramCall is just calling this API so it is subject to the limitations of that API; therefore, you are only allowed to use 7 parameters to a service program call.


Thanks,
Todd


-----Original Message-----
From: c400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:c400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sonin,Nikolai
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:54 PM
To: C programming iSeries / AS400
Subject: Re: [C400-L] Max parameters

COBOL is 255:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v6r1m0/topic/rzasb/sc0925391026.htm

CL is 255:
Look up CALL in the command finder: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v6r1m0/topic/clfinder/finder.htm

Therefore, I would limit my C/C++ programs to 255 to be safe. If the procedure is statically bound and called i.e.: (CALLB) you can go as high as 399 for ILE RPG and ILE COBOL. CL (CALLPRC) is limited to 300.

Nick Sonin


-----Original Message-----
From: c400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:c400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Allen, Todd
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:01 PM
To: C programming iSeries / AS400
Subject: [C400-L] Max parameters

What is the maximum number of parameters on a C program call on the IBM i system? We are at V6R1. Is there a documentation link that someone can point to that notes this?

Thanks,
Todd

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