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Addressed Backward Processing

Processing Method

VSAM addressed backward processing accesses records in descending order from a position in the file that can be established with a POINT call on an RBA. Backward processing cannot be used with SKP-sequential processing.

DML Commands

CA IDMS VSAM Transparency translates VSAM calls for addressed backward processing into the OBTAIN LAST/PRIOR WITHIN SET DML command.