Re: S/36 Flat file question

Doug,

I would say, it depends.

If in fact, the file is read /36 style - with a F-spec with record length - it shouldn't matter. The programs shouldn't take care about the record format and the external description.

So I would say, simply create the new table and do a CPYF *NOCHK to import the data - as long as you are sure, that the data is in the correct format. A "compatibility layer" is not necessary if the file is read/written as a flat-file in RPG.

Or do I miss something about what you want to achieve?

HTH
Daniel

Am 06.03.2026 um 19:39 schrieb DEnglander--- via MIDRANGE-L <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

I have a S/36-era flat file that I am working on. It has one "field" in
it, and the file name, record format, and the one field are all the same
name. The file is created with a CRTPF statement with no DDS and using the
RCDLEN parameter.

I want to know if it is possible to somehow create a "compatibility" style
LF over this, and update the flat file to a DB2 table or a DDS PF if
needed. Fields need to be enlarged and added.

I can't get an LF to compile using the file name, field, and format all
the same name. Has anyone done this: Create an LF to mimic a flat file
over a DB2/DDS file? I have done it successfully before over an existing
DB2/DDS file, but never a flat file.

Thank you,

Doug



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