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How to Prepare for Record Retrieval

Code:

1. The data dictionary name if using an alternate dictionary
2. The INPUT (IN) DB parameter specifying:
   • The subschema name
   • The size of the input buffer if more than 1000 bytes is needed

     The buffer must be large enough to hold:

     • Thirty-eight bytes of overhead
     • The sum of the length of each record type specified on the PATH parameter with the most records
     • Four additional bytes per record for the database key
3. The path or paths to navigate for retrieval of data