Re: Query/400 to RPG program -- RPG400-L

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> Because querys are a resource hog by nature.

But running an RPG reporting program interactively isn't?

> If the 80/20 rule is real time interactive work, querys suck resources
like a
> Hoover! <g>

Same question.

> We use querys to prototype requests, then take that to a -real-
programming
> language if it is used on a daily basis.

Why?

> By consuming resources and delaying other production they have a usage
cost that,
> over time, outweighs their development gains.

Sounds to me like the Queries just need to be run in batch mode and not
interactively.

Bill



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