19 2 Create Your Own 3GL Built In Functions on Windows Linux IBM i

19.2 Create Your Own 3GL Built-In Functions on Windows/Linux/IBM i

Note: On IBM i, these Built-In Functions are for RDMLX functions and components.

Before you start creating your 3GL BIF's, you must become familiar with the rules and conventions which are defined in the following topics:

• 19.2.1 Assumptions

• 19.2.2 Warnings

• 19.2.3 Naming Conventions for 3GL BIFs on Windows/Linux

• 19.2.4 Steps to Create 3GL Built-In Functions on Windows/Linux/IBM i

• 19.2.5 Example - A Simple Averaging Function

• 19.2.6 Example - Manipulate an RDML Working List

• 19.2.7 Example - Manipulate an RDMLX Working List

• 19.2.8 Shipped U_BIF Macros

• 19.2.9 U_BIF Macros used in Static or Internal Functions