Re: using QCMDEXC in an RPG pgm

["Bill Heinz" <weheinz@xxxxxxxxx>]

The third parameter is for double-byte character ( called IGC control).  I
found it in the (lack of ) Information Center.  Why can't IBM leave the
documentation in the regular manuals?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shaw, David" <dshaw@spartan.com>
To: <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 1:39 PM
Subject: RE: using QCMDEXC in an RPG pgm


> Answers in-line.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: saustad@deltadentalwi.com [mailto:saustad@deltadentalwi.com]
>
> >When using QCMDEXC in an RPG pgm:
> >
> >1)  Why does the second parm have to be defined as 15,5?
>
> Because that's how IBM defined it in the program.  Numeric parameters have
> to match between calling and called programs, even when IBM writes them.
>
> >2)  What is the 3rd parm used for?
>
> I must have missed this one, I've never heard of a third parm for QCMDEXC.
> Of course, maybe after 15 years I've gotten complacent...
>
> >3)  Which API manual is QCMDEXC documented in?
>
> I think it's in the CL Programming manual.  It was back in the /38 days
> (when it was QCAEXEC), and I don't think they've ever moved it.
>
> >Thanks for any info.
>
> You're welcome.
>
> Dave Shaw
> Spartan International, Inc.
> Spartanburg, SC
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