How to open VSAM file from 3.4?
i have millions of records and i dont want to use the print
ch ids(/) command bcz it takes to much time.
so if you have any another command to open this plz tell me.

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How to open VSAM file from 3.4? i have millions of records and i dont want to use the print ch ids..

Answer / sudhakara rao

we cannot open a VSAM file using 3.4 option ,we can open the file in file aid or copy a file to seuential dataset using REPRO command and then open a sequential dataset in 3.4 option

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How to open VSAM file from 3.4? i have millions of records and i dont want to use the print ch ids..

Answer / padma

Type 'f1' to the left of the dataset yo open the beam file in view or browse mode. You can type 'f2' to open the dataset in edit mode.

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