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DSPPGM (Display Program)

Learn why the DSPPGM (Display Program) command ranked in the top 10 favorite iSeries (AS/400) commands.

Also coming in tops with Search400.com members is the DSPPGM (Display Program) command to display the source compiled...

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Why service programs need binding source
In his review of binding source, Paul Tuohy explains how you can use DSPPGM to view the signatures embedded in a program.

Where's the source?
You are a new programmer or consultant and you are assigned a seemingly simple change to an existing program. With your skills it will be a piece of cake. What is the first thing you do? You have to find the source. Not always easy. Member Jeff Worthington has a couple techniques using DSPPGM and DSPFD.

Display program information with two simple commands
As programmers, you are constantly modifying programs, isolating "product" source files, or just trying to estimate the number of objects affected by a modification. There are two commands that can assist you in these tasks. One of those is DSPPGM.

Find the correct source file for your programs
Search400.com member Azmat Bhatti uses the DSPPGM to resolve this common problem.

How do I know the Source file information for a RPG IV program?
Member Sudhakar Kunji offers his own method for finding the source.

Reduce static storage
Member Nick Hobson says the DSPPGM and DSPMOD commands may be used to determine the amount of static storage required by a program or module.