RE: pf-dta

Great commands. Between the DSPFFD and DSPOBJD I could determine the
original PF-DTA file was copied over from a library back in 1993. Neither
the original DDSSRC or the library exist anymore. I should mention this is a
test environment. Also, I only need three records in this data file.
Thanks,
Art

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Berendt [mailto:rob@dekko.com]
Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 3:47 PM
To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
Subject: Re: pf-dta


There are many methods of creating PF files.  One is to 
use CRTPF.  This method has two sub alternatives.  With 
or without DDS.  Try using the command DSPFFD against the 
file.  If you see more than one field than the CRTPF 
command without DDS method was not used.  If you do see 
fields than either SQL was used to create the file, or, 
the CRTPF command with DDS method was used.  Use the 
command DSPOBJD OBJ(lib/file) OBJTYPE(*FILE) DETAIL(*SERVICE).  
If you see an entry under source file, usually lib/QDDSSRC, 
then the CRTPF with DDS method was used.  Dig out your DDS 
manual, also available at IBM's web site.  And start larnin' 
fella.  Backup the file before using the command CRTPF.



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