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how to insert data in a variable record length

 
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shekharmax

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:59 pm    Post subject: how to insert data in a variable record length
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i have a file which have record varying in size depending on file length,
so how can i insert data in this kind of file.
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dbzTHEdinosauer

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:32 pm    Post subject:
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both READ and WRITE syntax provide for a record length field.

depends on how your 01's are defined for the records.

let us start with your select statement and your FD entry for the file.

provide that and we can provide suggestions.
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