AS/400 data mapping with CPYFRMIMPF
We have an application in which we need to expand the size of several fields within the record, ie the Amount field need to be larger. In the past I would create DDS for the new expanded file, create the file, then write an RPG or Cobol program to copy the data from the old [...]

Answer Question   |  May 7, 2009  2:10 AM
AS/400 data mapping, Copy From Import File, Copy To Import File, CPYTOIMPF, DB2, DB2/400

How do I convert a Unix text file from IFS to a DB file on AS400?
I’ve got a flat text file that I want to convert from AS400 IFS to a Database file. First I want to convert to a flat file just to prove I can. The File is being Sent via FTP from Unix to AS400/IFS. Files have been sent in both unix txt format and MDOS format. [...]

Answer Question   |  December 1, 2008  12:22 AM
AS/400 FTP, Copy From Import File, CPYFRMIMPF, Database conversion, Flat files, IFS, Integrated File System, Unix