You convert source programs to the RPG IV source format by calling the Conversion Aid through the CL command Convert RPG Source (CVTRPGSRC). The Conversion Aid converts:
To minimize the likelihood of there being conversion problems, you can optionally have the /COPY members included in the converted source code. For convenience in reading the code, you can also optionally include specification templates in the converted source code.
The Conversion Aid converts each source member on a line-by-line basis. After each member conversion, it updates a log file on the status of the conversion if you specified a log file on the command. You can also obtain a conversion report that includes information such as conversion errors, /COPY statements, CALL operations, and conversion status.
The Conversion Aid assumes that your source code is free of any compilation errors. If this is the case, then it will successfully convert most of your source code. In some cases, there may be a small amount of code that you may have to convert manually. Some of these cases are identified by the Conversion Aid. Others are not detected until you attempt to compile the converted source. To see which ones the Conversion Aid can identify, you can run the Conversion Aid using the unconverted member as input, and specify a conversion report but no output member. For information on the types of coding that cannot be converted, see Resolving Conversion Problems.