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Subzero · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 5:24 am Post subject: FD Section Declaration

Hi

Can anyone explain me the differences between input and output file declaration (FD) in File section in COBOL?

Thanks in Advance,
Subzero

Subzero · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 10:00 am Post subject:

I meant to ask whether we can differentiate between an input or output file by looking at FD section.

Thanks in Advance,
Subzero

CaptBill · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 12:31 pm Post subject:

Looking at the FD, no. You would have to look at the OPEN statements to really know for sure. Then if you have any OPEN I-O files, you would have to look to see how that was used. Just because it is I-O, does not mean it is written. You have to look at the PROCEDURE DIVISION to be sure.