Re: SQL in RPG service program!

[Jeff Crosby <jlcrosby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I need a count of *records that meet a certain criteria*.  The INFDS 
won't get me that.

Peter Connell wrote:
> An SQL count() is nowhere near as efficient as using a file INFDS or an
> API.
>
> Peter
>
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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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