RE: Use SQL instead of RPG?

Isn't it kinda strange to have a on-line program running the sql
selection in batch?  Am I missing something?

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Subject: Re: Use SQL instead of RPG?

Michael, I do want to put the results into a subfile, but it has to be a
batch process, so I would like the CL to run this SQL Union.

> Just curious, why does it need to be in the CL?  I thought you were 
> wanting to put the results into a subfile?
>
> Anyway... the only thing that I know that you can do is and as I know 
> it ...
>
>    On the command line type:   Go Query
>    Take Option 10
>    Take Option 1
>    Create new query.
>    You'll now be in something similar to Query/400.
>    Specify one file
>    Exit and save the query.
>    Now convert the query to SQL, Put a 10 on the new query.
>    You may keep the same name.
>    Now put a 2 on the query to edit the SQL.
>    Now copy your SQL statement in there.
>    Then in the CL, you have to use the STRQMQRY to execute the SQL 
> that you
>    created.
>
>
> Michael Schutte
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> Charles's Idea was the answer. Now I would like to put this SQL into 
> an CL.
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>> What is a pivot table?  I've heard the term, now my curiosity is 
>> aroused.
>>
>> rob@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>> I think Charles has the best grasp on it.  Ideally one would 
>>> normalize this database to stop this ridiculousness.  Gotta go, but 
>>> there's a brain cell somewhere shrieking out a buzzword to pop out 
>>> before I duck and
>>> run:
>>> Pivot table perhaps?
>>>
>>> Rob Berendt
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