Conditionally have a subfile display record blink

[chuckw0325]

I am new to using display screen and subfiles. Is there a way to have a record in a list blink if the value of a field is negative while all other records would not blink? I know you can use DSPATR(BL) on a field but my understanding is that field would always blink in that case. I want the entire record, or just the one field, to only blink if a value is negative. Suggestions?

 

[mikrom]

IMO, you should define blinking indicator and set it on in your program if the field value is negative

 

[mikrom]

I found similar question here

Using the Blink Display Attribute - RPG (Report Program Generator)

Hello all. I'm working on a program where they want specific records in the subfile to blink. However, even when I turn the indicator on for the blink display attribute, write to the subfile, and turn if off, it still activates the blink for every record in the subfile. Is there a way to get...

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Post your question about display files rather in RPG forum:

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Here in DB2 forum it's off topic and there is little chance that someone will help you here.

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[chuckw0325]

IMO, you should define blinking indicator and set it on in your program if the field value is negative

And how do I do that in the program? Again, I'm new to using IBM AS400 COBOL and I haven't found any examples of how to do this.