How Dynamic Is OPNQRYF?

Hey, Ted:

Several users run Program A to add records to a file. One user runs Program B to create a report from the file. I would like to use OPNQRYF to sort the records before Program B runs.

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Returning Qshell Data to OS/400

Hey, Ted:

I have been trying to find a way to return a variable from within a Qshell script back to an OS/400 environment variable in a CL program, with no luck. Making a variable available to a Qshell session is no problem: I use Create Environment Variable (CRTENVVAR), and the value in that variable is now visible in my Qshell script. But when exiting the Qshell script, all external variables return to their original value. Of course, this is what you would expect under normal scoping rules. Is there a way to declare the environment variable in my CL as global?

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Reader Feedback and Insights: DDS Column Headings

Hey, Ted:

I have used Ed's method of creating column headings for years ["Miscellaneous Tips from Readers"]. I like to "stack" the column headings in my DDS so I can see how they will appear.