RE: Omit/select in a logical file's dds

Also, depends on whether the file is processed LIFO, FIFO or arrival
sequence.



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                From:   Pat Barber
[mailto:MBOCEANSIDE@postoffice.worldnet.att.net]
                Sent:   Monday, February 15, 1999 7:26 PM
                To:     MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
                Subject:        Re: Omit/select in a logical file's dds

                boothm@ibm.net wrote:
                > 
                > I was pretty worried I'd lose an inconsequential sum...
the file has the same data set I expected to find.
                > 
                > But it raises a question:
                > 
                > Lets say a physical file has five records, all with a
field filled with "SAMMY", and a second field filled with a sequential
number, 1 through 5.  Further, lets say there is a logical built over the
file, with the field holding the "SAMMY"s as it's only key, and Omit on any
record with a 1 or a 3 in the sequential field.  This would leave record 2,
4, and 5 in the logical file.
                > 
                > If I chain to that file with "SAMMY" will I get a hit?  If
so, on which record?

                All things being equal... record 2 will be first found...
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