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Here are the top 10 programmer tips YTD -- based on how often you've viewed them. These tips include working with spool files, SQL case expressions, indicators and more. >> Browse our complete list of programmer tips
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>> Convert spooled files to PDF using Java
TIP :The iSeries command SPLTOPDF is presented which converts spooled files to PDF files.
>> SQL case expressions
TIP :An SQL case expression offers a simple way to add conditional evaluation to an SQL statement.
>> Ten steps to creating form overlays for the iSeries-AS/400
TIP :It's possible to produce professional-looking forms from the iSeries without spending money on third-party software.
>> Indicators: Two ways to name them
TIP :Naming your numeric indicators used in screen displays or printer files is an effective way to make your programs more ...
>> RPG free-format date-conversion cheat sheet
TIP :Here you'll find a cheat sheet to convert dates in free-format RPG.
>> Use SQL to SELECT data directly to a CSV file
TIP :This command will direct the results of any valid SQL SELECT statement directly into a CSV file in the IFS .
>> How does RPG talk to a browser?
TIP :Using your existing RPG skills and a little knowledge of HTML, you can be programming for the Web in no time.
>> Make the most of arrays
TIP :In this tip Paul Tuohy examines some of the features of defining and using arrays in RPG IV.
>> How to retrieve the RPGLE source
TIP :It is possible to retrieve source from RPG programs, as long as the program has been compiled with the correct parameters.
>> Run SQL with output to an Excel file
TIP :Follow these samples to learn how to run SQL with output to an Excel file.

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