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qfile

1) A module, stored in the data dictionary, that contains a sequence of CA OLQ commands. When a qfile is executed, all of the commands contained in it are performed. Qfiles can be created automatically through CA OLQ or manually through IDD. 2) An IDD entity type used to define source code for CA OLQ qfiles.

QREPORTs

Reports that provide information on SQL-related entities stored in the DDLCAT, DDLCATX, and DDLCATLOD dictionary areas.

quasi-reentrant program

A COBOL program that does not modify its own code, other than working storage.

queue

1) A work area containing queue records shared by tasks on all DC/UCF terminals and by batch programs. Queue records allow a task or application to pass data to another task or application, or to transfer data from one terminal to another. The records in a queue are preserved across system shutdowns for a user-specified number of days. 2) An IDD entity type that documents the manner in which a teleprocessing system groups similar requests. See also queue record.

queue area

See DDLDCRUN area.

queue record

A record stored in the DDLDCRUN area. Queue records, once stored, are available to any task in a system. Queue records are maintained until explicitly deleted or until a retention period elapses.

quiesce point

A quiesce point is a point in time at which no transactions are accessing a database area in update mode.