DSPLY message problem

[sintaq]

Hi all..

why sometimes when i execute opcode DSPLY to display the data, sometimes it will not shows the result. i have to DSPJOBLOG to view the data. however, sometimes it will display the message and i'm able to press ENTER to continue.

[kitvb1]

Re: DSPLY message problem

Have you perhaps previously overridden the MSGQ? (maybe by running another program prior to this one).

[sintaq]

Re: DSPLY message problem

i dont think so. from my observation, the symptom is like this, if i CALL PGM1, it will not display the message but if i call the program by key in C in the option field in WRKMBRPDM, it will display the message accordingly. basically, the program will read a file(consists of 3data), then will display the data.

[tomholden]

Re: DSPLY message problem

so it works when calling from PDM (which is exactly the same as calling it from a command line or from a program) are you submitting this to batch and expecting it to pop up an interactive message (which is basically what the DSPLY opcode is...)??? if so it's never going to happen. as i said DSPLY only works the way you want unless you are calling the program interactively...

[Mercury]

Re: DSPLY message problem

You do NOT call the same program with both methods. Check your library list and/or use F4 on call.

[tomholden]

Re: DSPLY message problem

You do NOT call the same program with both methods. Check your library list and/or use F4 on call.

hehe i missed that possibility...wonder if that is the case what type of potential data issues might crop up in the near future lol

[MichaelCatalani]

Re: DSPLY message problem

This is a known situation with the DSPLY opcode. The way to fix it to make sure that DSPLY always works is to append something to the end of the string you are displaying. I cant remember what it is off the top of my head that you have to append, but I remember something about this. Maybe this will tag someones memory on it.

[tomholden]

Re: DSPLY message problem

just add a field as a result field on the DSPLY opcode works...or simply use blanks...

[sintaq]

Re: DSPLY message problem

so it works when calling from PDM (which is exactly the same as calling it from a command line or from a program) are you submitting this to batch and expecting it to pop up an interactive message (which is basically what the DSPLY opcode is...)??? if so it's never going to happen. as i said DSPLY only works the way you want unless you are calling the program interactively...

yup..calling the program inside PDM..it works. nope, i'm not submitting the program to batch..just call it interactively.

[sintaq]

Re: DSPLY message problem

just add a field as a result field on the DSPLY opcode works...or simply use blanks...

yup..i tried it and it works. thanx

[sintaq]

Re: DSPLY message problem

thanx all