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VictoriaS
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 Free format subdur minutes from a time
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I am trying to search for the correct syntax for subtracting a minute from a time.

I have a 6 numeric time field in HHMMSS format.  I am trying to use free format to subtract a minute.  Having trouble.

Using:

@atime=%dec((%time(@atime:*hms)- 1 *min) :6:0)                                   

Getting compile error saying "The name or indicator minis not defined"  tried *mm, *m. 

 tried -%min(1)  says "token is not valid"

I can't find an example of this code.  any help would be appreciated



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rpg free
ASKED: May 2, 2011  6:39 PM
UPDATED: May 4, 2011  7:03 PM
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 Approved Answer - Chosen by carlosdl

Try this: 

/free
   @atime=%dec((%time(@atime:*hms)- %minutes(1) ) ) ;
/end-free

Tom

ANSWERED:  May 2, 2011  8:22 PM (GMT)  by carlosdl
 
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thanks that worked!

VictoriaS
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You’re welcome. I hope that comparing the code to the reference manual can provide some clarity to IBM’s documentation. Sometimes seeing an example explains details that haven’t quite clicked yet.

Tom

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