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When to Use

Use the LINK function to link the Index Area and each data area in one database to a CXX without performing the INIT function. This would only be appropriate if you rename the CXX or copy a data area using a utility other than DBUTLTY to move data from one CXX to another.

If you used a utility other than DBUTLTY to backup the data area, it is still necessary to do the following:

  1. First use DBUTLTY to INIT the IXX.
  2. Next, null load the area.
  3. Then use the non-DBUTLTY utility to restore the backup.
  4. Follow the sequence above by doing the DBUTLTY LINK.

Note: Remember to DBUTLTY RETIX any other data areas in the data base to rebuild the IXX completely.

The LINK function opens tables in all areas of the specified database. Use this function only when all areas have been initialized and the data areas loaded.

The Accounting Facility tables must all be defined as closed during a Multi-User Facility enable before the LINK function can perform properly. After enabling the Multi-User Facility, you can perform the LINK function for the Accounting Facility PRM and data area database(s) and then open the desired tables.

You cannot use the LINK function to fix the Compound Boolean Selection Index Area. You must use the INIT function for the Compound Boolean Selection Index Area. See the CA Datacom/DB Database and System Administration Guide for more information.