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Keyed Direct Processing

Processing Method

VSAM keyed direct processing locates records by using a GET call with a user-supplied search argument. The search condition can be either equal to a whole key, or greater than or equal to the leading portion of a key.

Keyed direct processing does not depend on any previously established position within the VSAM file; however, it can set the position for subsequent requests.

DML Commands

CA IDMS VSAM Transparency translates VSAM calls for direct GETs into the OBTAIN WITHIN SET USING SORTKEY DML command.