Answer / dave

Depends.

If you're talking CICS, set the key of the VSAM file to
high-values, do a STARTBR to position the pointer, and
execute a READPREV to get the last record.

In batch, set the key to high-values, and execute a READ
Key < Key.

Hi, I want to create alternate index on VSAM file.my file structure is ex: RoomID pic x(7) R000001 Floor pic a((6) First RoomNo pic x(2) FA1 Occupied(yes/no) pic a(3) Yes Occupied Batch pic x(10). Maths i want to create alternate index on floor,roomno fields.can i create alternate index on both the fields.and tell me how to create.

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