how to retrieve cobol program compiler option

[testingasfourhundred]

Hi,

How will I retrieve if a cobol program has a compiler option of *SRCDBG

I tried to check using DSPPGM but it doesn't show the compiler option. Thanks!

[tomliotta]

The simplest way that I can think of is to run STRDBG OPMSRC(*YES) to see if a debug source view shows up. Not sure what variations might exist that would skip showing anything. It's been many years since I've debugged any OPM program until doing minimal testing just now.

If you're looking for something more automated, the Retrieve Module Views (QteRetrieveModuleViews) API is pretty simple. A CL program can run STRDBG for the program (with DSPMODSRC(*NO) to avoid a debug display), and then call the API. If the API fails with CPF9541, there is no debug available. Finish with ENDDBG. Pretty minimal ILE CL code. Very basic example can be posted if needed.

[testingasfourhundred]

I understand the part where I can put in my CL to do the STRDBG with DSPMODSRC(*NO).
But for the API part, it's quite different from the normal commands I have used. I'll try to research on that.
Your basic example is highly appreciated. Thanks Tom.