Re: [U2] Best Practices
Or more. Comments are key when done properly. I try to break code in to sections that accomplish a single task and create a comment header that describes in human talk what it does. I try to avoid comments like * Open the inventory master file when the next line is OPEN '', INVENTORY-MASTER TO F.INV THEN. The comment did not add much. Comments should explain in human talk what the code is doing. Another thing I learned is that if you are not sure what to put in the header comment before you start coding, then you probably haven't thought through the intent of the section enough yet. The Let's start coding and see what happens! approach can lead you astray. The comment header also allows easy location of different functional sections. With obvious headers, you can scan down the page, or page down the screen quickly to find the section you are looking for. I have seen some code that goes on for hundreds of lines in one long stream. I have wasted many hours trying to figure out what is going on when clear structured code and comments could have made it easy. Even if the code did what it was supposed to do initially, it creates negative value in the maintenance space. (Wow I'm glad I got that MBA). Charles Shaffer Senior Analyst NTN-Bower Corporation So I figure that 10-15% of what I'm typing is not code but comments. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice
I don't like it. I've been in the language for over 25 years and have passed the certification a couple of times and when I looked at this I was scratching my head for a while. Obviously you know what you are doing but what is going to happen with the next programmer when you retire. -Original Message- From: MAJ Programming [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:12 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice Oddly enough, to make things more interesting, I would have coded it this way: CRT VAR1R0#6: :VAR2/100R2#10: :VAR3/1R4#14 Less typing. For output, the only time I use OCONV is a MTx time conversion or if the value isn't justified and I want the all the decimals. I use DATE()D2/ beaucoups of times. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
[U2] UniData 7.1 Manuals online - updated
I just wanted to let you all know that the UniData 7.1 manuals have all been refreshed on the IBM public web site. They are the most recent version - note the cover page 'September 2007'. Included is a new manual: U2 Web Services Developer. Both the zip file (which contains all of the manuals) and the individual manuals are all the September 2007 version. http://www.ibm.com/software/data/u2/pubs/library/71unidata/ Note for UniVerse users: We will be re-publishing all UV manuals sometime in the next couple of months, as well. Regards, Wally Terhune SWG Client Support - Information Management Software U2 Support Architect b IBM U2 Client Support Team 4700 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80237 Tel: (303) 773-7969 T/L 656-7969 Mobile: (303) 807-6222 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Register today for the premier U2 technical event! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 27401148.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 27095675.jpg] --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
[U2] Unidata PE and webservices
Hi all, Is there a way to use one of the two seats in UD PE for connection pooling? I'm finally making some progress with the Web Service Developer and ruby, (after a couple of weeks butting my head against a brick wall!) I'd like to work with it at home over the upcoming holiday weekend if there's a way to do so. TIA, -- Dave Walker Programmer/Analyst Ivy Hill - Louisville (502) 473-2811 *IBM Certified Solutions Expert *U2 Family Application Development --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
Re: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice
I'm not as concerned about the old style format strings as I am about the readability of the code and ease of future modification concerning the printed (CRT'd in this case) string. I'd do this: OUT.LINE = FMT(OCONV(VAR1,MD0),R#6 ) OUT.LINE := FMT(OCONV(VAR2,MD2),R#10) OUT.LINE := FMT(OCONV(VAR3,MD4),R#14) CRT OUT.LINE Womack, Adrian wrote: IMO, the only thing wrong with your example is the use of the trailing format strings - everyone (and I mean everyone) should be using the FMT function, making your example: CRT FMT(OCONV(VAR1,MD0),R#6 ):FMT(OCONV(VAR2,MD2),R#10 ):FMT(OCONV(VAR3,MD4),R#14) The old method is a disaster waiting to happen. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MAJ Programming Sent: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 2:12 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice Here begins the voting for differences. I actually do not care for the inclusion of the extra Var1.F variables as, mentioned earlier, is that variable used elsewhere? Plus, it implies that it maybe part of a calculation instead of an upcoming, disposable CRT statement. Will I rot as I use this CRT statement? CRT OCONV(VAR1,MD0)R#6': :OCONV(VAR2,MD2)R#10: :OCONV(VAR3,MD4)R#14. DISCLAIMER: Disclaimer. This e-mail is private and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise us by return e-mail immediately, and delete the e-mail and any attachments without using or disclosing the contents in any way. The views expressed in this e-mail are those of the author, and do not represent those of this company unless this is clearly indicated. You should scan this e-mail and any attachments for viruses. This company accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage or loss resulting from the use of any attachments to this e-mail. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ -- Jeff Schasny - Denver, Co, USA jeff at schasny dot com --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] Via Systems
Try viasystemsinc.com (no ad because I'm just answering someone's question) Just got an e-mail from DBTA advertising a Via product. So... Ross you everyone on the list a coke. It was not as you bet a case of someone forgetting to renew their domain. It was a case of someone not leaving a forwarding placard on their old domain or just re-directing to their new one when you put their old url in your browser. %-) -Baker -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ross Ferris Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 1:26 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: RE: [U2] Via Systems NOT HAPPY JAN!! (will make sense to the aussies) I'm guessing that someone may have forgotten to renew their domain, which has been swooped upon by an E-squatter. If something more serious has happened, I can offer you my alternative viewpoint for one of the products mentioned oops - AD?? Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage Better by Design! Does anyone know what the current status of Via Systems is? Their domain appears to be for sale. As I am contemplating making a commitment to MyViewPoint and use ViaDuct rather extensively, the sudden disappearance of their website is unsettling. Thanks, --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] Baker's Challenge
Thanks Ken. I am a member of the list but don't want to subscribe to the community. :-( I was thinking Charles had created a link on the U2UG.org site to allow both submits and comments on some of these postings, kind of like a wiki or what the old U2 suggestions used to do. I must have misunderstood. :-( Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Hall Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 8:22 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: RE: [U2] Baker's Challenge Bill - To subscribe to the list [EMAIL PROTECTED] please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ Then just send your emails to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ken At 07:07 PM 11/19/2007, you wrote: Charles: Where is the community? I can't find that nor can I figure out how to post to the Wiki. :-( Bill --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] Unidata PE and webservices
Dave: I don't believe so. Presently, you need a Connection Pooling license to use connection pooling via UniObjects (or U2's java connectivity). Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Walker Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:45 AM To: 'u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org' Subject: [U2] Unidata PE and webservices Hi all, Is there a way to use one of the two seats in UD PE for connection pooling? I'm finally making some progress with the Web Service Developer and ruby, (after a couple of weeks butting my head against a brick wall!) I'd like to work with it at home over the upcoming holiday weekend if there's a way to do so. TIA, -- Dave Walker Programmer/Analyst Ivy Hill - Louisville (502) 473-2811 *IBM Certified Solutions Expert *U2 Family Application Development --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice
Adrian: I'm not sure about the disaster part. We've moved from D3 to Unidata (a trying experience) and the string handling seems to work fine. We have code like: CRT OCONV(VAR1, 'MD0') R(#06) : CRT OCONV(VAR2, 'MD2') R(#10) : CRT OCONV(VAR3, 'MD4') R(#14) ; ** end of output line ...and it works perfectly. So, since FMT isn't (or at least hasn't been) as portable as the string formating code (FMT wasn't part of the Adds, GA, R83, AdvPick, D3 line of MV), I'd say using FMT violates the guideline of make it portable. Just a thought... Bill Womack, Adrian wrote: IMO, the only thing wrong with your example is the use of the trailing format strings - everyone (and I mean everyone) should be using the FMT function, making your example: CRT FMT(OCONV(VAR1,MD0),R#6 ):FMT(OCONV(VAR2,MD2),R#10 ):FMT(OCONV(VAR3,MD4),R#14) The old method is a disaster waiting to happen. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MAJ Programming Sent: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 2:12 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice Here begins the voting for differences. I actually do not care for the inclusion of the extra Var1.F variables as, mentioned earlier, is that variable used elsewhere? Plus, it implies that it maybe part of a calculation instead of an upcoming, disposable CRT statement. Will I rot as I use this CRT statement? CRT OCONV(VAR1,MD0)R#6': :OCONV(VAR2,MD2)R#10: :OCONV(VAR3,MD4)R#14. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] UniData 7.1 Manuals online - updated
Wally: Is there a way to download them all at one time? Do these manuals have a manual manager; like a master menu/pdf document where a search searches all manuals? Thanks, Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wally Terhune Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:59 AM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] UniData 7.1 Manuals online - updated I just wanted to let you all know that the UniData 7.1 manuals have all been refreshed on the IBM public web site. They are the most recent version - note the cover page 'September 2007'. Included is a new manual: U2 Web Services Developer. Both the zip file (which contains all of the manuals) and the individual manuals are all the September 2007 version. http://www.ibm.com/software/data/u2/pubs/library/71unidata/ Note for UniVerse users: We will be re-publishing all UV manuals sometime in the next couple of months, as well. Regards, Wally Terhune --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
Re: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice
Also, according to the UniBasic Reference Manual, The FMT function can produce different results based on the BASICTYPE setting. So, if we are going to discuss programming standards, do we have to discuss them for each BASICTYPE flavor? The manual documents what happens with BASICTYPE U, but those of us who are in SB shops are required to use BASICTYPE P, where the documentation does not often specify what the variations will be. Susan M. Lynch F.W. Davison Company, Inc. - Original Message - From: Bill Haskett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:14 PM Subject: RE: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice Adrian: I'm not sure about the disaster part. We've moved from D3 to Unidata (a trying experience) and the string handling seems to work fine. We have code like: CRT OCONV(VAR1, 'MD0') R(#06) : CRT OCONV(VAR2, 'MD2') R(#10) : CRT OCONV(VAR3, 'MD4') R(#14) ; ** end of output line ...and it works perfectly. So, since FMT isn't (or at least hasn't been) as portable as the string formating code (FMT wasn't part of the Adds, GA, R83, AdvPick, D3 line of MV), I'd say using FMT violates the guideline of make it portable. Just a thought... Bill Womack, Adrian wrote: IMO, the only thing wrong with your example is the use of the trailing format strings - everyone (and I mean everyone) should be using the FMT function, making your example: CRT FMT(OCONV(VAR1,MD0),R#6 ):FMT(OCONV(VAR2,MD2),R#10 ):FMT(OCONV(VAR3,MD4),R#14) The old method is a disaster waiting to happen. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MAJ Programming Sent: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 2:12 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] OCONV Extraction Question - Good Practice Here begins the voting for differences. I actually do not care for the inclusion of the extra Var1.F variables as, mentioned earlier, is that variable used elsewhere? Plus, it implies that it maybe part of a calculation instead of an upcoming, disposable CRT statement. Will I rot as I use this CRT statement? CRT OCONV(VAR1,MD0)R#6': :OCONV(VAR2,MD2)R#10: :OCONV(VAR3,MD4)R#14. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
[U2] Zip File For UniData Documentation
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/u2/pubs/library/ Regards, Bob Wyatt --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] UniData 7.1 Manuals online - updated
Bill H wrote: Is there a way to download them all at one time? Do these manuals have a manual manager; like a master menu/pdf document where a search searches all manuals? The zip file is up one level. This contains all of the manuals in a single download. http://www.ibm.com/software/data/u2/pubs/library/ On that screen: UniData V7.1.x (all documents -- download ZIP file) Wally Terhune SWG Client Support - Information Management Software U2 Support Architect b IBM U2 Client Support Team 4700 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80237 Tel: (303) 773-7969 T/L 656-7969 Mobile: (303) 807-6222 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Register today for the premier U2 technical event! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 16346133.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 16642371.jpg] --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] UniData 7.1 Manuals online - updated
Thanks Bob and Wally. :-) Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wally Terhune Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 1:27 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: RE: [U2] UniData 7.1 Manuals online - updated Bill H wrote: Is there a way to download them all at one time? Do these manuals have a manual manager; like a master menu/pdf document where a search searches all manuals? The zip file is up one level. This contains all of the manuals in a single download. http://www.ibm.com/software/data/u2/pubs/library/ On that screen: UniData V7.1.x (all documents -- download ZIP file) Wally Terhune --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
[U2] UniObjects 101 - Java
I am struggling with the UniObjects demos in the c:\IBM\UniDK\lib\asjava. Are there any easier beginner-level (Hello World) examples of UniObject Java code available? --Bill --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
[U2] Richard Taylor/VERTIS is out of the office.
I will be out of the office starting Tue 07/17/2007 and will not return until Mon 11/26/2007. I will respond to your message when I return. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
Re: [U2] Baker's Challenge
Bill, The eventual goal is to post the specifications. First we need more feedback and, I assume, some alternate specs to post alongside mine. So, Bill, you didn't misunderstand, you just understood before it was true. - Chuck Getting There Eventually Barouch Bill Haskett wrote: I was thinking Charles had created a link on the U2UG.org site to allow both submits and comments on some of these postings, kind of like a wiki or what the old U2 suggestions used to do. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
Re: [U2] UniObjects 101 - Java
I just checked and my efforts with UOJ have been backed up and are not handy right now, but I thought that Wendy put some examples on the pickwiki.com site under the Java and JSP examples at http://www.pickwiki.com/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?SourceCode I did not review them now to be sure, but I suspect that will give an idea. Wendy was using JSP for the UI and you can add in an AJAX framework like DOJO to bring it more up to date for today's expectations in browser-based interfaces. It is no small deal to get this all working, by the way, even if you are already proficient in Java. For the backend, we coded our own connection pooling, which I gather is no longer permitted (or you need to pay as much as if you used IBM's connection pooling or ...?) So, I suspect that this is NOT a Hello World out on pickwiki, but hopefully can make it easier to figure one out. cheers! --dawn On Nov 20, 2007 7:21 PM, Brutzman, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am struggling with the UniObjects demos in the c:\IBM\UniDK\lib\asjava. Are there any easier beginner-level (Hello World) examples of UniObject Java code available? --Bill --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ -- Dawn M. Wolthuis Tincat Group, Inc. Take and give some delight today --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
