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To find a VSAM record using the key stored in flat file.

 
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shash_modi
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:27 am    Post subject: To find a VSAM record using the key stored in flat file. Reply with quote
Hi,

I want to write a REXX so as find the VSAM record with the help of unique which is present in the flat file.

VSAM file name in JCL: HQINT.VSAMFILE
Flat file name in JCL: HQINT.FLATFILE

Could any one please help me in this regard?

Thanks n regards.
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shash_modi
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:28 am    Post subject: Re: To find a VSAM record using the key stored in flat file. Reply with quote
shash_modi wrote:
Hi,

I want to write a REXX so as find the VSAM record with the help of unique which is present in the flat file.

VSAM file name in JCL: HQINT.VSAMFILE
Flat file name in JCL: HQINT.FLATFILE

Could any one please help me in this regard?

Thanks n regards.


It's a unique key.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rexx cannot process a VSAM file unless you have a special 'add-on'. If you do not have that then you will have to unload the file to a PS file.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Nic. Can let me know how we can do it?
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kolusu
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2008 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
shash_modi,

Please SEARCH before posting. check these links

http://www.mvsforums.com/helpboards/viewtopic.php?t=2702&highlight=vsam+rexx

http://www.mvsforums.com/helpboards/viewtopic.php?t=365&highlight=vsam+rexx

Hope this helps...

Cheers

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