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Thanks for all of the replies. (except Pat for the "MR" solution -just
kidding-) Although, since the solution requires random access, "MR"
wouldn't have worked anyway.
Three of you suggested SQL. Can I presume it can't be done with LF DDS?
Also, I noticed the difference between Scott's solution:
SELECT (list of fields) FROM FILE1
EXCEPTION JOIN FILE2
on (file1 field) = (file2 field)
and Rob's and "ubhalla"'s solution:
SELECT * FROM FILEA WHERE ITEM# NOT IN (SELECT ITEM# FROM FILEB)
Do I care about the difference between using "EXCEPTION JOIN" and "WHERE
ITEM# NOT IN (SELECT ...)"????? Are there performance or other factors?
Thanks again!
- Dan Bale
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