RE: SQL in RPG service program!

An SQL count() is nowhere near as efficient as using a file INFDS or an
API.

Peter

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[mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Crosby
Sent: Thursday, 28 February 2008 8:36 a.m.
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Subject: SQL in RPG service program!

I did not think this could be done, but I just discovered you can use
SQL in RPG service programs!

It's a perfect fit as I happen to need a Count() of records in a file
that meet certain criteria.

This is a good day. So far.

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