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Simon Hutchinson

@RPGPGM

Helping IBM i developers write better RPG, SQL & CL. Practical tutorials, examples, and tips from https://nitter.cf/t.co/VSJOWkhHfK. IBM i • RPG • SQL • CL

 Austin, TX, USA
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Joined June 2014
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RPGPGM.COM + Simon's IBM i expertise IBM i, RPG, SQL & CL made practical. Tips, tutorials, examples & modernization ideas. Helping #IBMi developers every day.
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Retrieving the name of the library of the currently running program (#IBMiRPG & #CL). rpgpgm.com/2024/10/retrievin… 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
Retrieving the library that contains the currently running program

Retrieving the library that contains the currently running program

Retrieve the name of the library the currently running program is found in, and show it on a display file.

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Hanging out with some of the other #IBMChampions. Are you in the picture? If so please comment. 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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Using Environmental Variables with #SQL is easy. rpgpgm.com/2024/08/using-sql… 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
Using SQL to create, update, and get from Environmental Variables

Using SQL to create, update, and get from Environmental Variables

Create, change, and retrieve information from Environmental Variables with these two SQL Scalar Functions.

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Thank you to @BriteskiesCle for being a sponsor of the website RPGPGM.COM 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm
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Thank you to @KatoIntegration for being a sponsor of the website RPGPGM.COM 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm
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Thank you to @MDCMSNA for being a sponsor of the website RPGPGM.COM 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm
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Thank you to @ngs_softwarebfor for being a sponsor of the website RPGPGM.COM 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm
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Fall 2026 Technology Refreshes were announced yesterday. rpgpgm.com/2026/10/fall-trs-… 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
Fall TRs announced

Fall TRs announced

Fall 2026 Technology Refreshes announced yesterday

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Earlier today I gave a presentation at #TechXchange2026 in place of a friend who had fallen ill. I wish him a speedy recovery. And I want to thank all of you who attended the presentation for being there. 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion #SupportOurIBMiLUG
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Thank you to @LISUG_Official for having me talk at your “Night of 1000 Stars” & for your T shirt. Thank you to everyone who was there too Remember you need to S.I.M.O.N this week. #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion #SupportYourIBMiLUG
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New parameter added to the Generate Spreadsheet scalar function that allows you to give the spreadsheet sheet a name. rpgpgm.com/2026/10/generates… 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion

GENERATE_SPREADSHEET now allows me to give sheet a name

New parameter added to the Generate Spreadsheet scalar function that allows you to give the spreadsheet sheet a name

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Cool to see the best #IBMi local user group in Texas up there with the others! #IBMi #IBMChampion #SupportOurIBMiLUG
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CTXiUG on the list of user groups at @IBM #TechXchange2026 #IBMi #SaveOurIBMiLUG
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Today, Tuesday, is my last day at #TechXchange2026. If you want to show you are part of this community stop me & ask for your own @RPGPGMCOMunity ribbon. All I will ask for in return is a photograph of you with it. 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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Calculating the different types of averages using #SQL rpgpgm.com/2022/01/calculate… 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
Calculate different types of averages using SQL

Calculate different types of averages using SQL

Calculating the different types of averages of values in a file or table using SQL

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If you see me at #TechXchange2026 or #NAViGATE2026 don't forget to ask for your #RPGPGMCOMunity ribbon to add to your badge. #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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All registered & off to the Champions function. If I see you there ask for your #RPGPGMCOMunity ribbon. #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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At the conference center & there is my name on the #IBMChampions board. #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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Second leg to #TechXchange2026. This gate was not decorated like the one in Austin is. #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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First leg of my trip to #TechXchange2026 #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion
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I will be handing out #RPGPGCOMunity ribbons next week at #TechXchange2026/@COMMONug #NAViGATE2026. Don't forget to ask for yours! See the existing members of our community➡️ rpgpgmcomunity.rpgpgm.com/p/… 💙#IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion #SupportOurIBMiLIG
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