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Do I need to compile the program if external Physical file changes?

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  • Do I need to compile the program if external Physical file changes?

    In almost all cases the answer is yes. The exception is when you compile using a parameter that does not perform level checks. IMO, this is a dangerous practice. Dave

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    Do I need to compile the program if external Physical file changes?

    Thanks Dave, Problem is we have RPG interface and we are dependent on one of the vendor software.. they come up with release very often and we are end up in compiling programs... We want to migrate from RPG to other language which can access data from AS/400. Since this is banking environment ... ODBC/VB kind of application will have Audit/Security ppl raising their Eye brows. Anoop

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      Do I need to compile the program if external Physical file changes?

      The same rules apply to COBOL as they do to RPG. If there is a difference in the file levels, the COBOL program will abort on the OPEN statement. Yuo can get around this by using embedded SQL in your application....Hope this helps...

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        Do I need to compile the program if external Physical file changes?

        Do I need to compile the Cobol program if external Physical file changes? I Know in RPG you have to compile if Physical file changes. New to COBOL.... Thanks, Anoop

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