Answer / rookie

Did you mean how to insert values directly in the file....

If then open the file directly thru some utility...and edit
the field using HEX OFF option....

Answer / guest

thats gr8. consider this situation. Since i am using COMP-3
variables, i have allocated only 10 bytes while i created
VSAM. But then i want to edit variables of 20 bytes. How to
then?

Answer / guest

Hi,

Just create a coy book layout for the VSAM data set.

Usein FileAid specify the copy book and select the VSAM
file. (use EDIT mode )

It will list all the column. Just specify you data or do
edit.

what is freespace

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2 Answers   HCL,

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How do you load a VSAM data set with records ?

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Hi, I want to create alternate index on VSAM file.my file structure is ex: RoomID pic x(7) R000001 Floor pic a((6) First RoomNo pic x(2) FA1 Occupied(yes/no) pic a(3) Yes Occupied Batch pic x(10). Maths i want to create alternate index on floor,roomno fields.can i create alternate index on both the fields.and tell me how to create.

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can i see how many records does a vsam file have without browsing or without using file-aid? and same for ps file?

3 Answers   Tech Mahindra,

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Do primary key values have to be unique? Do alternate key values have to be unique?

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How to declare the EMP Name, EMP No., DOB in VSAM KSDS file? Please explain.....

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What is the difference between lds and esds?

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Define a path?

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