Re: Converting RPT programs . . .

[rob@xxxxxxxxx]

What happens if you change the program type from RPT to RPG, leaving the
/COPY's in,  and then convert them?



                                                                                
                                       
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Hi all!

We are in the process of converting all our RPG III and RPT programs to RPG
IV
(ILE).

The problem lies in the fact that the system makes extensive use of
copybooks,
but if you convert a RPT program, the copybook is automatically included in
the
converted source.  This defies the whole idea of copybooks.

How have you guys adressed this problem? It will be next to impossible to
convert the programs, delete the included source, and change the converted
program to use a copybook again. (it will be like rewriting 80% of the
system!)

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

TIA
Jaco Jonker.


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