Tips for programming

This section features pointers for programming with the AS/400 Toolbox for Java. Click on the links below to view the tips.

  1. Find out how to properly shut down your Java program.

  2. Use integrated file system path names in your programs. This section covers integrated file system path names, parameters, and special values.

  3. Follow these tips on managing connections to an AS/400. See how to use the AS400 class to start and end socket connections.

  4. Read about running AS/400 Toolbox for Java classes on the AS/400 Java Virtual Machine. This section covers how to best access AS/400 resources, how to run the classes, and what sign-on factors to consider.

  5. When programming with the AS/400 Toolbox for Java access classes, use the exception classes to handle errors.

  6. When programming with the graphical user interface (GUI) classes, use the error events classes to handle errors.

  7. See how to use the Trace class in your programs.

  8. Find out how to optimize your program for better performance.

  9. Use the install and update section for information about the AS400ToolboxInstaller class and managing AS/400 Toolbox for Java classes on a client.

  10. Read about AS/400 Toolbox for Java and Java national language support.

  11. See these resources for AS/400 Toolbox for Java Service and support.


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