Re: Logical Files vs. Physical Keys

Actually, you can see newly added records at the end of a keyed physical
file also with the same caveat about reusing deleted records. DSPPFM uses
arrival access to display a keyed or unkeyed physical file.


From: Reger, Bill <breger@levitz.com>
> One reason you might want to consider leaving your PF's unkeyed, is that
it
> is really easy to see newly added records by displaying the records at the
> end of the physical file.  This is assuming of course that you are not
> reusing deleted record space for new records.
>
> This method allows the PF to be used when accessing a file in arrival
> sequence, while you can use the LF's for random (by key) access - the best
> of both worlds.


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