RE: RPG - conversion vs re-write

[Bob Cozzi <BobCozzi@xxxxxxx>]

Carlos,

The answer I would give is, "it depends".

You can convert RPG II to RPGIII, and then convert the RPGIII code to RPG 
IV. But there is OCL, there is SFGR, etc. I suppose it depends on the way 
the RPGII code is written too. If it uses the LDA a lot, uses OCL to prompt 
the user, well that stuff takes a little more time to convert.
(NOTE I said "convert" for example, LDA to parameters, SFGR OCL prompts to 
DDS, etc.)

Again, it depends on the application.

Bob Cozzi
Bob@RPGIV.COM
www.rpgiv.com
AS/400 Books:  http://www.rpgiv.com/as400Books.html


On Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:27 AM, Carlos Penengo 
[SMTP:Carlos@ideasoft.com] wrote:
> I'm looking for opinions on past experiences with migrating an RPG II app
> from a S/36 to AS/400 RPG IV. Does a simple conversion do the job or does
> it have to be re-written to take full advantage of the AS/400 native
> environment?
>
> Your input is greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
> Carlos Penengo
> IdeaSoft, Inc.
> Carlos@Ideasoft.com
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