Re: File update after abnormal program termination

[Raul Jager <raul@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I think commitment control will do the trick for you very nicely.

"Fisher, Don" escribió:

> I think I know the answer to this but I'm hoping I'm wrong.
>
> There are programs here that update a field in a file to indicate the record
> (and other associated records that do not have this field updated) is in use
> by workstation.  Trouble is, if the job is ended because of external factors
> like the terminal being shut down or communications between the terminal and
> the controller being terminated, we have to manually reset this field.
>
> I've experimented with the *PSSR subroutine but it apparently does not get
> executed when a job ends abnormally.  I also checked the RPG/400 reference
> and users guide to no avail.
>
> Does anyone know how I can ensure the field in the file gets cleared when
> the job is terminated or will I have to redesign the process?  We are at
> V4R1 and RPGIV is not an option here as the program must be compiled to
> ignore decimal data errors (no, I had nothing to do with it but must now
> maintain it).
>
> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Donald R. Fisher, III
> Project Manager
> The Roomstore Furniture Company
> (804) 784-7600 ext. 2124
> DFisher@roomstoreeast.com