RE: Record Number

[Rob Berendt <rob@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't recommend the skeleton.  I recommend an external data structure.  
This makes it easier to use the RENAME keyword if you want multiple INFDS.





JFritz@sharperimage.com on 02/16/2000 08:43:29 PM
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Leaving the record address type blank (no "K") guarantees arrival sequence
file access.  In RPG Classic you have to make sure the file is not blocked
for input to get a correct RRN.  I'm pretty sure that this is not true in
RPGIV.

INFDS is real RPG arcana.  It is documented.  I keep a print out from the
manual on my desk along with the print out of edit codes.  A better
organized person than I would have a complete INFDS in his/her standard
program skeleton.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Langston [mailto:jlangston@conexfreight.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 3:40 PM
> To: RPG400-L@midrange.com
> Subject: Re: Record Number
> 
> 
> I purposely did not put in the 'K' in the F-Specs thinking that
> this would process them in record number sequence.  Was I
> wrong in this assumption?  If there is a key attached to the file,
> and I use the 'K' spec, doesn't' it then process it in key order
> instead of sequential order?
> 
> Thanks for info on the IFDS, I do wish this list was archived,
> I know I've seen it before.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jim Langston
> 
> 
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