how to update physical files using normal logical file

Answer Posted / keshar jain

HI,
To Update physical file in RPG use opcode UPDATE.
example
FLF1 IF E k DISK
key1 Setll LF1
READ LF1
UPDATE LF1

Note: Logical file should be simeple logical file. We can't
update physical file with help of Join logical file.

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