process id as a temp file name in 4gl code

> Hi, > Could someone help me how to get process_id number, in 4GL, to create > a tmp file under the name of the "pid.dat". > > eg: START REPORT xxxx TO pid.dat > > thanks, > Ramki. One way would be to store the pid of the initial startup shell in an environment variable and use GETENV in the 4gl to read that. you're welcome, __________________________________________________________________ | Clem Akins Standard Disclaimers Apply | |Reynolds Metals Co, Alloys Plant "Climb High, Cave Deep!" | | Muscle Shoals, Alabama USA cwakins@leia.alloys.rmc.com | |________________________________________________________________|