Re: RE: Retrieve Source of RPG Programs

[Hans Boldt <boldt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

David Morris wrote:
>Any reason why source cannot be treated as just another attribute of a
>program object?  In the majority of cases, programs without source are of
>little value (except purchased programs).  It would be really nice if the
>operating system just kept these things together.  This wouldn't have to be
>the default, just an option.  I see no benefit in forcing a recompile or
>using an MI utility to update a programs based on source information when I
>rename a source library, etc.  Even after doing a recompile and comparing
>objects, I cannot ever be assured two programs have been created from a
>particular source member.  Of course there would need o be some new command,
>and a few options would need to be added to the retrieve program
>information.

I've no arguments with what you suggest.  But, I don't think
it would really help the majority of people who lose their
source code.

Cheers!  Hans

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