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The csv arrives on the IFS and I do a CPYFRMIMPF to a flat file. When the file is read by I split the record unstringing on commas. When I then add a comma and return code to the end of the record and rewrite I get the 44 due to the record being written back not being the same length.

Hi, I have a system that copies a csv to a flat file on the iSeries. I read the file in a COBOL LE program. The record is defined as 500 characters. Let say a record may contain "ADD,ABC,20230815,12.34". After I process that record I want to add a return code to the end and write it back s...

Scott, appreciate your response. In order to evaluate how O/S could benefit us, I need to understand what s/w if out there so would like to see a list of packages/functions (from a secure repo). As I mentioned previously, functionality such as address/zipcode validation / lookup etc

Hi, we are looking into using open source software to improve / modernize our iSeries systems. I have attended UK I-UG events that have suggested using the IBM repo's. I want to know what kind of open source is out there (and where to look without having to install new s/w until I know that's what I...