RPG Free and option(*convert) for paramters

In his recent article “ RPG Free and option *conver t” , Aldo Succi explores the *CONVERT option in the RPG language, highlighting how this directive allows the compiler to automatically convert parameters passed to a procedure into the correct type if they differ from the defined one. This functionality is particularly useful for ensuring flexibility and data integrity in RPG applications. Succi illustrates the use of OPTIONS(*CONVERT) through a practical example, where a procedure accepts various data types—such as UTF-8 strings, floating-point numbers, timestamps, and dates—and converts them into VARCHAR(40) format. …