Entering Source Statements

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Before you can start an edit session and enter your source statements, you must create a library and a source physical file. You can also compile source statements from integrated file system (IFS) files. See Using the Integrated File System (IFS) for details.

You can use the Start Programming Development Manager (STRPDM) command to start an edit session, and enter your source statements.

Besides Programming Development Manager (PDM), there are several other ways to enter your source:
  • The Copy File (CPYF) command.
  • The Start Source Entry Utility (STRSEU) command.
  • The Programmer Menu.
This is by no means an exhaustive list. There are other ways of creating source and placing it on the IBM® i platform, including NFS and ftp.