Checkpoint Record

The application should keep a checkpoint record that holds information about the status of the application. A checkpoint record should include:

A checkpoint identification number
Counts of the number of records, by dialog, that have been written to or read from each input, output, and suspense file
A copy of all variable storage information that will have to be restored if the application abends, such as:
- Condition flags
- Subscripts
- Report totals