This API sets data into an IBM i data area.
Parameters
- Field - Reference to a field that is declared with the 'dataArea' configuration option
- Remain locked (Boolean, optional) - default value is false
Exception Handling
If there is a problem retrieving the data, an Error will be thrown with the following properties:
- message - The IBM i message text.
- error - The message id.
- help - The message help text.
Examples
pjs.define("DAT", { type: 'char', length: 12, dataArea: 'DAT' });
pjs.define("C", { type: 'char', length: 12 });
C = 'DIFFERENCE';
DAT = C;
pjs.setDataArea(DAT);
pjs.unlockDataArea(DAT);
RPG Equivalent
OUT
Requirements
This API requires the Profound.js Connector module.