Re: Keyed file question -- RPG400-L

Subject: Re: Keyed file question
From: Charles Wilt <charles.wilt@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:29:15 -0400
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On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:07 AM, <newnancy@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

I would just load blanks or zeroes into the key fields instead of doing a
*start. It does the same thing.

No, no...it doesn't. Blanks or zeros may usually work...but not always.

Which is why they added *START in the first place.

You can find more info from Barbara Morris, either in the archives or
elsewhere online.

Charles

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