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kpmdreamz · Beginner Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Topics: 2

hi all,
i have an input file with a field of 9(13) comp 3. (occupying 7 bytes)
I need to move it to an output file which defines the same field as
PIC X(13).
How do i do it.
Currently when i was using OUTREC FIELDS=(1,7,5X) it moves the values into the first 7 character of output.
for example 9913598251505 is moved as
X'9913598251505F404040404000'

kolusu · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:44 am Post subject:

kpmdreamz,

Nic Clouston · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:46 am Post subject:

Well, if you are trying to use SORT then this should be in the Utilities. If a progam then in the programming Languages section, if a Rexx program then the TSO section but NO WAY in JCL.

In sort you use an edit mask I believe - I'm a bit hazy on that but I think that is the place to look in the manual.
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Utility and Program control cards are NOT, repeat NOT, JCL.

kpmdreamz · Beginner Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Topics: 2

Thanks kolusu,

it works but i just don't know what it is Rolling Eyes

i also tried
OUTREC FIELDS=(1,7,PD,TO=ZD)
which gave the required result.

kolusu · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:

kpmdreamz · Beginner Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Topics: 2

thanks for the info kolusu.