Re: Native Conversion to AS/400

[Richard Baird <rbbaird@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Be very careful.

I've only been exposed to a couple of 36 to native conversion
utilities, and none of them can externalize your input specs.  If it
doesn't externalize your data, it will NOT help you fix the Y2K
problems.

also, I've seen some of these packages turn a simple ocl statements
such as "// if active" or "// if dataf1"  into 40 lines of worthless
code.

While this might bring you to "native" so you don't have to run out of
SSP,  you will still have an enormous mess on your hands.

Rick

Patrick Somers wrote:
> 
> I currently consult with several clients who are using RPG II applications
> on the Advanced 36 platform.  In some cases we are considering converting
> these applications to "native" AS/400 as a preliminary step toward Century
> Date Compliance.  I am looking for conversion software which will automate
> this process as much as possible.
> 
> I plan to evaluate ProStart from ASNA and Target/400 from Excel Programming
> Innovations.  Please reply with your experiences with these packages.
> 
> Also, let me know if you have any other suggestions regarding automatic
> conversion software.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Patrick Somers
> Computer Systems For Business
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