Re: DoW (WAS DoU...)

["Sims, Ken" <KSIMS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jon -

> >> The problem with using a static variable is that 
>if the service program is running in the default 
>activation group and RCLRSC is run, the files are
>closed but static variables are not changed.
>
>This is one of a number of very good reasons why you 
>should never run Service Programs in the default AG.  
>They are just not designed to work in that environment 
>and you'll get yourself in a mess really easily (or rather
>some maintenance programmer who tries to make a small 
>change to your application will get in the mess).

I am definitely not a fan of named activation groups.  I either use *CALLER
or *NEW.  *NEW can't be used with a service program.  I am planning to use
*CALLER for all of my service programs.  Most, though not all, of the client
programs will either be *NEW or will be *CALLER downstream from a *NEW
program.

Ken
Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada, Inc.
Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of
my employer or anyone in their right mind.

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