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Download a FREE ScreenCam demo of ViewPoint at: http://search400.techtarget.com/r/0,,2539,00.htm?ASC400 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= UPDATING A FILE USING A TRIGGER PROGRAM | by Tim Granatir I am trying to update a file using a trigger program, at insert, *before. Using debug I can watch all data movements. In the program, I simply move a value to a field in the new record buffer. As I understand, the new record buffer is what is used to insert new data values. However, the recorded does not update. >> Read Tim's response: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid429430_tax285217,00.html >> Check out Tim's other Q&As or submit your own programmer question: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid3_tax285217,00.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- WHAT EXACTLY ARE EXIT PROGRAMS? | by John Brandt I've heard a lot about exit programs lately. Can you give me an overview of what they are and how they work? I need to write a couple. Also where can I find some examples? I need to write one for the QIBM_QCA_RTV_COMMAND. >> Read John's answer: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid456436_tax285217,00.html >> Check out John's other Q&As or submit your own programmer question: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid3_cid384684_tax285217_idx4,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= STRDSKRGZ vs. STRASPBAL | by Tim Granatir What are the differences between STRDSKRGZ and STRASPBAL? >> Read Tim's response: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid432361_tax285217,00.html >> Check out Tim's other Q&As or submit your own programmer question: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid3_tax285217,00.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Special Training Offer: 30% off - Introduction to XML *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- If you're looking to learn XML, this is the perfect introductory course. 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