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Supported operations for IBM i programs
Components use operations to perform actions such as calling an RPG or COBOL program (PGM) or service program (SRVPGM) on an IBM i system.
The adapter provides a standard set of outbound operations, specific to the type of business object being used. Table 1 lists the outbound operations that are supported for each type of business object.
Outbound operations supported by IBM i program type of business object Operation Business objects supported CallPGM Business object corresponding to the IBM i program parameters For more details regarding the business object attributes for PGM operation, refer to section Business object attributes for operations.
- CallPGM operation
The CallPGM operation invokes an RPG program or a COBOL program and a service program (SRVPGM) on an IBM i machine.