RE: PF without key -- RPG400-L

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Subject: RE: PF without key
From: "Bartell, Aaron L. (TC)" <ALBartell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 08:19:50 -0500
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Keith,

>If it's a database file then it's better to keep the PF as a data
repository and
>access records via a logical view; probably a logical file (LF) but
possibly SQL
>or OPNQRYF - as already mentioned.

I have always wondered why people don't want their Physical Files Keyed, and
since you seem to be an advocate maybe you could explain your reasons.  I am
not saying you are wrong, I am just curious.

Thanks,
Aaron Bartell

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