Re: S36 flat file attributes -- RPG400-L

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Tom,

Until you get an API solution in place, the S/36 CATALOG command allows for an
outfile that you may be able to use.

Tom Hightower/Solutions_Inc wrote:

> <<snip>>
>
> How do I determine the file attributes for a S/36 flat file?  Specifically,
> I need to retrieve: Filename, record length, file type (whether indexed or
> sequential, temporary or permanent), allocation method (records or blocks),
> amount allocated, records used, key length (if indexed).
>
> If thru an API, could you please provide a code example (it would REALLY
> help).  I'm really weak on APIs, but working out with them.
>
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