RE: A Re-Write

Looks like you're going to have plenty to do.

Taking the code to ILE RPG is relatively simple via the CVTRPGSRC
command. Nothing like doing this type of conversion is really
"relatively simple" however.  My best bet would be to identify and
convert the RPG III programs to ILE RPG  first before trying to convert
programs to modules and service programs, etc.

I don't envy your task!!

Merry Christmas
 
Joel B. Harvell
Food Lion, LLC
(704) 633-8250 x2709

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Subject: A Re-Write

Hi -
What are some steps and methodologies you would take if given an
objective
to re-write an old RPG 3 system? Management wants to go to ILE.
Some of my ideas:

1. Identify all parts used on the old system. Warehouse Distribution w/
Imports type of company.
2. Take all input screen online programs and see what parts can be
written
into a service program, procedures, modules, etc...
3. Do same for batch processes and report writing.

Not sure how I would organize this effort.

Steve