Have you tried setting MINIMUM.MODULUS to a high value on your dynamic file. This prevents the file from merging below the size you've set. Although it can still split to larger than that size.
You can use the CONFIGURE.FILE command to set MINIMUM.MODULUS - but it won't take effect until the next time you use CLEAR.FILE. It may also be useful to set LARGE.RECORD size (see the help for CONFIGURE.FILE). -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Raymond P. de Bourbon Sent: Tuesday, 20 October 2009 11:58 PM To: U2 Users List Subject: Re: [U2] Sequentially Hashed Files Thanks for the response.. Here's my situation: The app is generating records with sequential numeric keys and over time the records are deleted with the file returning to a count of zero.. The record sizes can vary considerably from record to record... Currently we are using dynamic files and are constantly having to resize and generally having to "maintain" the files, and it is becoming quite a headache for us .. Right now, we are just looking for other options and I had seen sequentially hashed files in the manual, and it said that they are bested suited for cases with sequential keys (but says nothing about create not delete etc) - so I thought I would ask... Looks like we may just have to spend time working on some admin scripts to maintain the dynamic files "automatically"... Ray DISCLAIMER: Disclaimer. This e-mail is private and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise us by return e-mail immediately, and delete the e-mail and any attachments without using or disclosing the contents in any way. The views expressed in this e-mail are those of the author, and do not represent those of this company unless this is clearly indicated. You should scan this e-mail and any attachments for viruses. This company accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage or loss resulting from the use of any attachments to this e-mail. _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list [email protected] http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
