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Programming in the CA IDMS Environment

CA IDMS statements are either database or data communications statements. This section provides overview information and a more detailed subsection on each of the three types of database DML statements and on data communications statements.

Database Statements

Database statements perform retrieval and update functions in either the batch or the online environment. These statements access database records and sets, one record at a time.

The three types of database statements are as follows:

You can include database DML statements in batch programs or combine them with data communications DML statements in online programs that require database access.

Data Communications Statements

Data communications statements request data communications services, such as services for online programs.

Note: If you use a teleprocessing (TP) monitor other than CA IDMS/DC, use CA IDMS/DB DML statements only. Your TP monitor provides data communications services.

More information:

DML Precompiler-Directive Statements