RE: Converting RPG to RPGLE

Would there be any advantage for me to run the CVTRPGSRC on the source

and recompile it again?

Deep in my heart there is a little "sob" each time I hear that there are
still RPG III programs in the world - hey ho!

Anyway to answer your question - the answer is "probably".  The vast
majority of programs run faster when compiled with the RPG IV compiler but
whether the speed boost outweighs the testing you would need to do is a
question only you can answer. 

Before you begin, read the compatibility section of the manual.  There are
very few significant differences, but you should be aware of them before you
start.  Most people though can just convert with no problems.  I would also
suggest that you consider using the Linoma Toolbox (www.linomasoftware.com).
It is low cost (free to try) and does a _much_ better job than the primitive
IBM program.  Just the fact that it places your D specs in alpha order can
save you hours of variable hunting time.  It can also go directly to /Free
if you wish.

My approach would be to convert each program whenever you need to do
maintenance on it.  If you take the defaults it will work just like the old
program, but be easier to maintain in the future.

Jon Paris
Partner400

www.Partner400.com