Ever have a need to compare objects to see that they are in synch? Perform a DSPOBJD *outfile and in the case of files a DSPFD *outfile for both sets of objects required for comparison. Run resulting outfiles through a query selecting only those fields where a valid mismatch may occur, and output to an outfile. Now use the command CMPPFM to compare the resulting file from the query for each comparison set. Any discrepancies will be detailed.
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This was first published in April 2001