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Re: Technique critique?

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 1:45 PM, Bob Cagle <bcagle@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
CHECK:
/* Check data area to see if job is running */
Rtvdtaara DataArea rtnvar(&Check)
If (&Check = '1') then( DO )

/* wait 30 seconds and then try again */
Dlyjob dly(30)
Goto CHECK
ENDDO


The GOTO is bothering me, so the question is - would you code this different? This seems simple and straight-forward, but in your opinion is there a better way?

Got DO loops? If so, then yes, there is a better way...

Command Library Text
DOFOR QSYS Do For
DOUNTIL QSYS Do Until
DOWHILE QSYS Do While



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