RE: RLU - Report Layout Utility

["DeLong, Eric" <EDeLong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sharon,

IMO, this is one of those awkward questions, because there's currently a lot
of change happening in the development tools area.  I'll offer my opinion,
and you and do with as you like... <g>

I would avoid spending much time (if any) on RLU.  This was probably one of
the LEAST liked development tools that IBM delivered, and many find it
difficult to use....  Because it's a "green screen" tool, IBM will probably
not be enhancing it ever again, so it's use is now somewhat limited.  

IBM does have another tool to do PRTF design.  Code/400 has the "Designer"
tool, which handles all forms of DDS development.  It's pretty good.
However, <frown> this product is in the process of being replaced by the NEW
development tools (WDSCi) and Code Designer will probably be a dead product
soon.... 

It's seems likely that a port of Code Designer will be integrated into WDSCi
soon, but who knows when that will be available.  

For now, I'd recommend looking at Code Designer, and avoid RLU. 

Eric DeLong
Sally Beauty Company
MIS-Project Manager (BSG)
940-898-7863 or ext. 1863



-----Original Message-----
From: SHARON ROGERS [mailto:SHARON.ROGERS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 9:29 AM
To: rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RLU - Report Layout Utility


Does anyone have any great tips or tricks for using RLU?  I have been
unable to find much information at the IBM website.  Please feel free to
respond directly to me, if you prefer.  Thank you, in advance, for your
time.
 
Best Regards,
Sharon G. Rogers
 
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