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[krk123]

Hi,
When defining the file in file control section for a VSAM file, if we specify
record key WS-XXX.
and in the program
move xxx to ws-xxx.

dont we need to specify READ FILE-NAME KEY is ws-xxx?
will read file-name in to ws-record serve the purpose?

my question: is " key is " not necessary?

Regards,
KRK123.

[kolusu]

Krk123,

You don't need a READ FILE-NAME KEY is ws-xxx. There is a start command which sets up the key you want to read. A read does not require a start and and a readnxt will read sequentially from the first record defined in the key.

Also check this link for detailed explanation of Reading records from a VSAM file

Hope this helps...

Cheers

Kolusu
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[krk123]

Thanks Kolusu.

Regards,
KRK123