Programmer Tip: Exception/error handling at operation level

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August 11, 2004 Published by  Search400.com    Programmer Tips Issue Sponsored By:   > Aldon   > Profound Logic Software's RPG-Alive IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Exception/error handling in RPG -- Part 2   >  Exception/error handling in RPG -- Part 1   >  The truth about indicators   >  All possible CPF error messages   >  Fast guide to common iSeries error messages   >  Win an iSeries.mySeries. prize pack -- submit your tip today   WebSphere and Enterprise Application Management With WebSphere application development products, synchronizing work across multiple enterprise platforms is difficult and time-consuming. Project teams must meet frequently to determine the readiness of independent components. Now, EAM can dramatically improve your WebSphere development teams' productivity by coordinating multi-tier application development across multiple teams. Click here to learn more or call 800.825.5858   Exception/error handling in RPG -- Part 2 [Search400.com] By Paul Tuohy Last month I discussed exception/error handling at a global level in RPG, where a program shuts down in an orderly manner when it receives an unexpected error. But some of the errors may be expected. It isn't always the case that all program or file errors are unexpected and the program should end. So this month I will discuss exception/error handling at the operation level. MORE INFO: > View previous tips by Paul Tuohy Exception/error handling in RPG -- Part 1 [Search400.com] It is impossible to test programs to ensure that they will never fail with a CPF message. What you want is a means of handling these errors in a meaningful way. The truth about indicators [Search400.com] Frequently you hear programmers say its better to not use indicators in RPG IV. However, that simply isn't true. In fact, indicators are a lot more powerful in RPG IV, and we should use them more -- not less. All possible CPF error messages [Search400.com] Looking for a handy source that lists each of the possible CPF error messages that can be generated for any CL command? If you're running V4R2 or later, site expert Tim Granatir says that information is online on your iSeries or AS/400. Fast guide to common iSeries error messages [Search400.com] Puzzled by an iSeries error message? There's almost nothing more frustrating than being in the middle of a download process and receiving an error message that you have no idea what it means or why you've received it. We've compiled a list of resources for iSeries error messages that you can browse through quickly to find a possible solution to your error. TIP CONTEST:  Win an iSeries.mySeries. prize pack -- submit your tip today This month we're giving away what may be our coolest prize ever -- the iSeries.mySeries. prize pack. If you have a shortcut or time-saving tip that could help out other iSeries users, submit it today. Winning this prize pack would truly help you to show your love for your iSeries. This pack consists of a polo shirt, temporary tattoo and bumper sticker. Don't miss out -- send in your tip for a chance to win. Don't forget to go in and rate our recent tips: Use WRKPRTF to locate spool files What is your OS/400 release? Find out now Let the system tune itself based on your business rules   Edit & Analyze RPG code up to 5 times faster Any complex RPG programs at your shop? Let RPG-Alive make sense of them instantly! RPG-Alive, 2004 APEX Award Winner for Best Programming Utility, takes away the mundane & boring tasks associated with RPG development. Within 1 minute, RPG programming can be fun again! Free Download! Effortless 1-Minute Installation!   SURVEY:  User poll Will new GM Mike Borman do good things for the iSeries? PROGRAMMER'S DISCUSSION FORUM:  Interact with other programmers Are you an iSeries programmer with questions? Join your peers in our Programmer Forum to ask and answer questions about XML, COBOL, CL, ILE, Web development, Java and much more.   Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  Search400: Administrator Tips  Search400: Today's News  Search400: Security Tip Not a Member? We?ll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by Search400.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Programmer Tips": Go to unsubscribe: http://search400.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?track=NL-17&ad=488743 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search400 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494