November 2026 meeting

On Tuesday November 11, at 6:30 PM (CT), we welcome Simon Hutchinson as the presenter for our November meeting. See the time in your time zone.

This meeting is online, FREE, and open to everyone. To register click on this link here

Two 30 minute presentations:

Presentation 1: Designing Your Own Commands
Tired of typing long CL commands or repeating the same operational tasks? IBM i gives you the power to create your own commands, complete with prompts, keywords, and integrated help, that look and behave just like IBM’s built-in ones. In this session, you’ll learn how to design and build your own custom CL commands (CMD objects) from start to finish.

Presentation 2: Using SQL Triggers to Track File Changes on IBM i
Need to know who changed what and when in your IBM i files? SQL triggers make it easy! In this fast-paced 30-minute session, you’ll learn how to use SQL triggers to automatically capture file changes and write them to an output or audit file. Simon will demonstrate how to create, test, and manage SQL triggers using Db2 for i.

Bio: Simon Hutchinson has worked with IBM midrange servers and the RPG programming language for over 37 years. Best known for his blog RPGPGM.COM, he has shared practical insights and examples in RPG, SQL, and CL for more than 12 years. An IBM Champion for Power and IBM i Community Advocate, Simon is recognized by COMMON Americas as a SME in RPG, CL, and SQL. He received the John Earle Speaker Scholarship in 2023, has earned multiple PowerUp speaker awards, presents internationally, and serves as president of this user group.