how to know total no of records in pf with out using sql??????

Answer Posted / sree

In addition to the above answer, there are 2 more ways in
knowing the total number of records.

1. Through the RPG program, Open Feedback Information of
File Information data structure (INFSR) will give the count
of records in the physical file.

2. Through CL command, Retrieve Member Description (RTVMBRD)
will give the no.of non-deleted records through NBRCURRCD
variable.

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