Interactive RPG/400 Programming Workshop

Summary

This course provides a comprehensive treatment of writing interactive programs in the RPG/400
language used on the IBM System i (AS/400).. Students will learn how to create, debug and
maintain interactive applications, starting with very simple displays, and continuing through such
advanced topics as Display Windows and Subfiles

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of RPG/400 programming on the IBM System i, or the class Introduction to RPG/400 programming.

Duration

5 Days/Lecture & Lab

Audience

This class is intended for the RPG/400 Programmer who needs a better understanding of interactive programming in RPG/400.

Topics

• Introduction
• SDA (Screen Design Aid)
• Using RPG/400 as the Screen Driver
• Types of Displays
• Numbered indicators
• RPG/400 Specifics
• Screen Control
• Message Handling in screens
• Develop, Code, Test and Debug Programs
• Handling Errors and Anomalies
• Windows
• Subfiles (scrollable lists)

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