Re: Check to see if an object exists -- RPG400-L

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Subject: Re: Check to see if an object exists
From: Joep Beckeringh <joep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 00:31:25 +0200
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Mike,

You could use QUSROBJD (Retrieve object description). It will return CPF9801 in the error code parameter if the object does not exist.

Joep Beckeringh

Mike Wills wrote:

I am looking for either a RPG or CL solution. With in a program I am
dynamically assigning an overlay to a PO based on the company. I want
to make sure this overlay exists before I assign to (error checking).
If the overlay doesn't exist, I apply a different overlay. Is there a
command or API that would make sure the object exists?

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