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..?

Answer Posted / 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
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