If we are using empty VSAM file, we can see this empty file
by using FILE AID tool. How can we open empty VSAM file if
you are using in Program..?
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Answer / guest1
If you open it in Output mode and try to write it,
initially a dummy record will be written and the actual
content willbe written.
If you try to open in Input mode you will get file status
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Answer / mehdee
When we create empty new VSAM file, we should always
INITIALIZE it with a dummy record, before start using
it.And it is part of the crating.
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