Re: using files within subprocedures

[pcunnane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

CRTRPGMOD(CUSTMOD)
CRTRPGMOD(MAINMOD)
CRTPGM(MAINMOD CUSTMOD) ACTGRP(*NONE)
     
This is what I have always done.  Does this method of building not close 
the files opened in CUSTMOD when MAINMOD exits (my special customer name 
procedure is in CUSTMOD coded as a NOMAIN procedure - main program is in 
MAINMOD which sets on LR when done)?
     
     The files opened in CUSTMOD will be closed automatically when the 
     activation group ends.  If the program created from MAINMOD and 
     CUSTMOD runs in the default activation group, the files will only be 
     closed when the job ends.
     
     The solution: as stated by someone else, create the program to run in 
     either a named or a *NEW activation group.  When the first program of 
     the activation group ends, the activation group cleans up, and the 
     files will be closed.
     
     I recommend reading the ILE concepts manual.  Cover to cover.  When 
     you're done, read it again.  This is not facetious advice; I recommend 
     it to anyone who wants to do ILE programming.
     
     -- 
     Paul Cunnane
     Mattel Interactive
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