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Addressed Sequential Processing

Processing Method

VSAM addressed sequential processing allows access to records in physical order by RBA. Access can be either from the beginning of the file or from an established position in the file. Specification of the RBA in a call is not allowed.

DML Commands

CA IDMS VSAM Transparency translates VSAM calls for addressed sequential processing into the OBTAIN FIRST/NEXT WITHIN SET DML command.