> Yes at this point but since the file is variable > I may need an exit to get the right spot at times to do a compare
Joseph, You still haven't explained us as to what the real requirement is. DFSORT can handle VB file with ease. Substring search will make sure you can search anywhere within the record. > If these files are normally accessed by either COBOL or PL1, using a > COBOL or Pl1 program in batch to do what you need to do will be faster > to code. Both languages have reference modification so variably > located fields can be easily dealt Clark, OP has different LRECL files and COBOL will not be able handle it, unless you code all the files have a common LRECL Thanks, Kolusu ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
