Passing aprameters from a REXX to another Rexx 1

[tatoriver]

Hello everyone, I am trying to pass in a isredit macro a parameter from a rexx to another independet rexx(not a rutine)

I would like to start the first rexx save some values into a system variable if is there any variiable for this. And then read it from another rexx. Is this possible or i am just asking for to much?

Many thanks,
ignacio

 

[mikrom]

Hi tatoriver,

It depends on platform - I'm using REXX only on PC and on iSeries.

1. On the PC I would do it so, that the first REXX program writes the parameter into a file and the second REXX programm could then read that parameter from that file.

The other possible way is to use rxqueue (REXX-Queue)
See e.g.

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/l-rexx.html

2. On the iSeries it would be possible to use external dataqueue

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Garage/3323/as4003.html

or write the parameter into a source physical file member, or into a stream file in IFS (Integrated File System).
But IMHO the simplest way is to use a special object supported at the control language level called DTAARA (Data Area)

But I don't know if mainframe has something like queue buffers or data areas - maybe look into your REXX manual.

 

[rexxhead]

You should use the SHARED variable pool to pass such parameters. VPUT to the pool and have the macro VGET the values.

Frank Clarke
--America's source for adverse opinions since 1943.

 

[tatoriver]

Great Many thanks