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Batch Dialog Structure

The structure of an CA ADS Batch dialog is similar to that of an CA ADS dialog. Both consist of premap and response processes, maps, work records, and a subschema.

CA ADS Batch Differences

CA ADS Batch dialogs differ in a number of ways. Most importantly, batch dialogs use input and output file maps to transfer data between variable storage and files, while online dialogs use online maps to transfer data between variable storage and online terminals.

Note: Online and batch dialogs are differentiated by the type of map with which they are associated. Dialogs associated with online maps can be executed only in the online environment. Dialogs associated with file maps can be executed only in the batch environment. Mapless dialogs can be executed in either environment.

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