Appendix B. Using the RPG III to RPG IV Conversion Aid
The RPG IV source specification layouts differ significantly from
the System⁄38™ environment RPG III and the OPM RPG/400® layouts. For example, the positions
of entries on the specifications have changed and the types of specifications
available have also changed. The RPG IV specification layouts are
not compatible with the previous layouts. To take advantage of RPG
IV features, you must convert RPG III and RPG/400 source members in your applications
to the RPG IV source format.
Note: The valid types of source members
you can convert are RPG, RPT, RPG38, RPT38, SQLRPG, and blank. The
Conversion Aid does not support conversion of RPG36, RPT36, and other
non-RPG source member types.
If you are in a hurry and want to get started, go to Converting Your Source and follow the general directions.