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- Investigate the use of database triggers to make the database "smart" rather than trying to make each individual function "smart".
- When LANSA creates database files in IBM i, unless otherwise specified, it will automatically make the record format name exactly the same as the file name. If you intend to write RPG application programs which will access database files set up by LANSA, you have two options:
- Before making the file definition operational, take the option from the File Definition Menu (on either file create or review) to change the file's record format name.
- Rename the file record format within the RPG program itself.
Portability Considerations for Database Definitions
When working with files, you should be aware of the following:
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