Re: How can I retrieve the number of records in a file with SQL.

[Charles Wilt <charles.wilt@xxxxxxxxx>]

As you've found, SELECT INTO can't be dynamically prepared...

VALUES INTO however can..

See: https://archive.midrange.com/rpg400-l/202010/msg00155.html

Charles

On Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 1:18 PM a4g atl <a4ginatl2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have a program that processes 25 files. The data I need is not static so
> I have to use dynamic SQL statements.
>
> Example:
> wSqlCmd = 'Select COUNT(*) from Library/'  + %trim(file_name);
> exec sql execute immediate :wSqlCmd;
>
> How would I be able to do the equivalent of Select count(*) into :wCount
> from library/file;
>
> TIA, Darryl Freinkel.
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