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Michael Rosinger wrote:
Is there native GDS (generation dataset) support on the iSeries? If not, can it be *simulated* without much effort?We use a *simulated* method on our VSE mainframe system and need to duplicate it as closely as possible. If there is native support we should surely take advantage of it.
Michael:It's been some 30 years since I've used generation data sets, so I've forgotten a lot of details. I recall that I used to miss them often, and I recall that I've always found alternatives. Under OS/400, the huge difference that tends to make them unnecessary is between CL and JCL.
Keep in mind that CL is not simply a 'Control Language'. It is an extensible programming language. If you describe your current simulated method, it's likely that it could be implemented via CL.
I suspect you'd be better off using alternatives such as multiple member support, but that won't be clear until your current processes are better understood.
Tom Liotta
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