RE: Passing a pointer between programs when using a dynamic call -- RPG400-L

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Subject: RE: Passing a pointer between programs when using a dynamic call
From: "Stefan Tageson" <stefan.tageson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:56:10 +0200
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Hello,

Yes, it is possible to call any program with any number of parameters,
including pointers.

This is how you do it:

First, prototype the machine instruction, CALLPGMV:

<snip>

Thank you very much Michael - this looks very promising. I've never used an
approach like this before so this example should definitely keep me quiet
for hours when trying digest it. Do worry though - I will be back!

Best regards

Stefan Tageson

AddconIT AB

Cell : +46 (0) 732 36 99 34

stefan.tageson@xxxxxxxxxxx

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