Re: use of ACQ and REL opcode

[boldt@xxxxxxxxxx]

Nirmala wrote:
>I would like to know the use of the opcode ACQ and REL in RPG and how it
>should be used in the program.

Unless you are converting a S/36 RPG II program to the AS/400,
don't worry about these opcodes.  There is little need for
them in normal RPG III and RPG IV programming.

>I also would like to know whether it is
>possible to retrieve  an object(for ex:PF-SRC)if it has been deleted by
>mistake.

Of course it is possible.  Just pull out the appropriate
backup tape and load it on your system.

You do backup your source files, don't you?  Perhaps my
opinion is unduly harsh, but in my opinion, if you lose a
critical resource like a source file, your next job should
be flippin' burgers!

There are some consultants who may be able to reconstruct
source from a program object for a hefty fee.  There is some
discussion on another thread here already.  But this should
be considered a last resort only and should never be considered
a part of your disaster recovery plan.  There is simply no
substitute for a proper plan that includes regular backup and
secure off-site storage.

Cheers!  Hans

Hans Boldt, ILE RPG Development, IBM Toronto Lab, boldt@ca.ibm.com


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