RE: threading in rpg. was RPG and Web.. (was Using OO conceptsinRPG)

["Steve Richter" <srichter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

that is true Peter.  I think it can be argued that the as400 is a queue
based system compared to windows which is event based.  Queue based makes
things much more orderly and stable. but event based is a lot more fun.

-Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: rpg400-l-bounces+srichter=autocoder.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:rpg400-l-bounces+srichter=autocoder.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
Of Peter Dow
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 3:16 PM
To: RPG programming on the AS400 / iSeries
Subject: Re: threading in rpg. was RPG and Web.. (was Using OO concepts
inRPG)


Hi Steve,

It is possible to use data queues with display files to do the bit about
having a long running function allow a command key press to display some
sort of status. Attach a data queue to the display file and have the program
read the data queue with no delay.  If it gets a data queue entry, a
function key was pressed and it can display the status, otherwise, just
keeps on doing its primary task.

Regards,
Peter Dow
Dow Software Services, Inc.
909 793-9050 voice
909 522-3214 cellular
909 793-4480 fax


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Richter"
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 11:14 AM
Subject: threading in rpg. was RPG and Web.. (was Using OO concepts in RPG)


> Its interesting how the iSeries community accepts the lack of threading
and
> event support in the core OS and rpg apps. Esp since with them nuisances
> like locked display sessions can be prevented.  or, while the long running
> display function is running, press a command key to show how much is
> remaining to do.



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