Chapter 2 Creating a KSAM XL File

Table of Contents

Creating the File With the BUILD Command

KSAM XL File Characteristics

Sample BUILD Command

Specifying an Indirect File

Loading Data to a KSAM XL File

Modifying Existing File Specifications While Copying

Building a KSAM XL File Programmatically

Language ID

Flag word

Number of Keys

Key Parameters

Using Related Commands

Deleting a KSAM XL File

Renaming a KSAM XL File

Modifying File Attributes

• Using the BUILD command. The file name and file characteristics are specified in the command parameters. The file can then be loaded with data by using the FCOPY subsystem to load existing file data or by directing program output to the file.

• Copying an existing file using the FCOPY subsystem. File characteristics can be defaulted to those of the existing file or modified by using a file equation.

• Using HPFOPEN or FOPEN intrinsic parameters from within an application program. The intrinsic call creates and opens the file. The program's output can then be written to the opened file.