Introduction to CA IDMS Data Manipulation Language › Batch Processing

Batch Processing

Batch processing typically involves large volumes of transactions, sequential processing, and output in the form of files and reports. Batch programs use database DML statements only. Data Manipulation Language Statements contains all the DML commands, listed alphabetically. In this list, CA IDMS/DC DML commands are distinguished from CA IDMS/DB DML commands.

The following figure illustrates the flow of a typical batch application. Input to DEPTRPT consists of department IDs. Output consists of a listing of departments and their employees. The error report lists the department IDs of missing and empty departments.

Typical Batch Program Flow