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I wouldn't use OPNQRYF. I would use embedded SQL instead. Much easier to understand. Otherwise why are there so many aftermarket books and guides on OPNQRYF? The suggestion on using parameter on STRQMQRY is a good one. I believe that Query/400 supports the edit word by using F16 on column formatting. Isn't there such an animal in QM/400? DMunro@badgerminingcorp.com on 06/13/2000 12:03:42 PM Please respond to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com@Internet To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com@Internet cc: Fax to: Subject: QM/400 Conversion I have gone throught the 28 (as of today) Query/400 queries that are run as part of the end of month process & converted them to QM/400 objects. It wasn't as bad a job as I was fearing based on comments on this list but it wasn't a piece of cake either. The major dilema now is what to do with those queries (6) that create a file? For the present, I just run the Query/400 versions & use QM/400 for the reporting function. What I would like to know is what options I have because these 6 queries have variables that change (from/thru dates, accounting period, etc.) with each running? OPNQRYF is one option but I'm not very fluent with that tool. I would also guess a person could use an RPG program to "extract" the data needed but then the data needs to be sorted. There is someplace an example of creating DDS from the "variables" required which then is compiled to create a logical file. The easiest solution is to leave the queries as they are and manually change the variables before running the month-end reports! BUT you take the chance of an error because you are doing it manually so is it really the "better" alternative? I have a question related to QM/400 & editing dates not defined as a date data type. BPCS version 6.0.02 dates are a real mess (I'm being kind when I say that) and the only thing I have found is to not edit them so the field is displayed as 20000531. Not very elegant or user friendly. Is there a better solution for this problem? I have changed some of the major files to redefine the date fields as date data types but that also has it's risks. I have a question related to QM/400 & what people do to "emulate" Query/400 Option 2 of matching records - i.e., always take the primary file record even though there is no match on the secondary file. I only have 1 of these to deal with but how do I deal with QM/400 not having that capability? Looking for some thoughts from the list. Thanks for your input. Dennis Munro Badger Mining Corporation dmunro@badgerminingcorp.com (920) 361-2388 +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +--- +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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