RE: OPNQRYF - join identical files w/o MAPFLDs???

["Shaw, David" <dshaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: Shea, David [mailto:DShea@arctools.com]

I'm attempting an OPNQRYF with two identical files in different libraries.
The record formats are identical, as are the field names.  I am joining the
files based on a couple fields.  I am telling the opnqryf to use one of the
record formats from one of the files.

The OPNQRYF command bombs because it wants the MAPFLD parameter specified.
Since the two files are identical, there are LOTS of duplicate file names.

Is there any way of getting around specifying a MAPFLD for each and every
field in the file?  First, that would be a pain in the ...neck... and
second, it's limited to 50 fields.

Any ideas?
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Unfortunately, I don't think that there is using OPNQRYF by itself.  If
MAPFLD won't do it because of the 50 field limitation, an alternative is to
create a join logical file.  This would give you a lot more flexibility in
your record format, too - you could leave out fields that you don't need,
etc.  If you still want to use OPNQRYF for record selection or sorting, you
can use it directly on the logical.

Dave Shaw
Spartan International, Inc.
Spartanburg, SC
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