Hi all... I have a need to browse a fairly numerous set of VSAM Linear files, and to do some reporting on some of the physical records in each file. I understand that the physical recordsize on the LDS is the same as the CI Size (Blocksize), and that there is no implicit way to separate the logical records just by looking at the file. I can't go into much detail about what I am seeking, but wanted to ask this great group how to read these LDS files.
Can I read the LDS files like reading an ESDS file using COBOL? Does anyone have an example of this, as I have tried a few different programs and could not get them to even open the file. If COBOL won't work, does anyone have something else that will work? I would be fine having a subprogram that does this I/O that I could call from Rexx or COBOL. Once I get the record (whether 4, 8, 12K or whatever), I can then do what I need with it. If you have a program that will help me read these LDS files, I would be so grateful! Thanks! Don Johnson ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
