Thanks to all who responded,  I got it sorted out.

Interestingly enough, I have used output-only files in the past, but only
with OPM programs that would have closed them by the time I looked at them
to examine the output.  It was just a fluke that I happened to have a
service-program active while I tried to look at the file.  And since this
program will be processing 40-50K+ records/shift or so, record-blocking
sounds like a fine idea.

Oh well, you learn something new everyday around here. (Even if it is a more
complex and fancy way to wreck something. :))

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