If we are using empty VSAM file, we can see this empty file
by using FILE AID tool. How can we open empty VSAM file if
you are using in Program..?

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If we are using empty VSAM file, we can see this empty file by using FILE AID tool. How can we ope..

Answer / meghan

We have to open it in out put mode

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If we are using empty VSAM file, we can see this empty file by using FILE AID tool. How can we ope..

Answer / guest1

If you open it in Output mode and try to write it,
initially a dummy record will be written and the actual
content willbe written.

If you try to open in Input mode you will get file status
35.

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If we are using empty VSAM file, we can see this empty file by using FILE AID tool. How can we ope..

Answer / mehdee

When we create empty new VSAM file, we should always
INITIALIZE it with a dummy record, before start using
it.And it is part of the crating.

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