RE: Not keying physical files

[rob@xxxxxxxxx]

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Obviously you haven't read this whole thread.  No it doesn't.  And I've
documented cases of this happening.

Rob Berendt
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"Fisher, Don" <Dfisher@roomstoreeast.com>
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Logical files may be keyed uniquely also.  This would prevent records with
duplicated keys in the physical file.

Donald R. Fisher, III
Project Manager
The Roomstore Furniture Company
(804) 784-7600 extension 2124
DFisher@roomstoreeast.com

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How many people have had duplicate records because their PF had no keys,
(like our BPCS item master)?
  (large show of hands)
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