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pjs.parm()

pjs.parm()

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Last updated: Jan 22, 2025 by David Russo
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This API is deprecated as of version 7.16.0. Use pjs.refParm() instead.

This method is used for passing parameters by value with pjs.call(). 

Parameters

  1. Value - The value to pass. 

  2. Config - A configuration object of the format used by pjs.define(). 

Or (alternative use)...

  1. Field name - A String containing the name of a Profound.js field.

Return Value

An object that can be passed to pjs.call() to pass by value.

Examples

Call an IBM i Program with By-Value Parameter
const input = 123; pjs.call("mypgm", pjs.parm(input, { type: "packed decimal", length: 7, decimals: 2 })); 

 

Call an IBM i Program with By-Value Parameter, Using a Field Name
pjs.define("input", {type: "packed decimal", length: 7, decimals: 2, initValue: 123}); pjs.call("mypgm", pjs.parm("input"));

 

RPG Equivalent

PARM