HP RPG/XL Programmer's Guide (30318-90001)

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Preface

The

HP RPG/XL Programmer's Guide

explains how to perform many of the

common programming functions in RPG. It does not include an exhaustive

discussion of these tasks, but covers the commonly-used ones and the ones

that use features unique to Hewlett-Packard computers.

This manual is directed to experienced RPG programmers, who may or may

not be familiar with Hewlett-Packard computers. The manual discusses the

language features available with the MPE XL operating system.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Discusses the HP RPG logic cycle.

Chapter 2 Tells you how to enter an RPG program at the terminal.

Chapter 3 Explains how to use disc files in RPG programs.

Chapter 4 Explains how to use the terminal in RPG programs.

Chapter 5 Discusses tables, arrays, data structures and

subroutines.

Chapter 6 Explains how to compile an RPG program and how to enter

compiler options. It also explains the compiler

listings.

Chapter 7 Explains how to execute and debug an RPG program.

Chapter 8 Tells how RPG programs can exchange information and use

operating system facilities such as intrinsics.

Chapter 9 Gives tips on writing efficient RPG programs.

Appendix A Gives instructions on converting IBM RPG programs to the

HP 3000. It also explains how to migrate RPG programs

from the (HP) MPE V operating system to MPE XL.