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Components of a VSAM Dataview Definition

To define the components of a CA Ideal VSAM dataview, use the following fill‑in panels:

• An Identification fill‑in creates a VSAM dataview definition and provides descriptive information about it. The section titled Dataview Identification Fill‑In that follows explains how to complete this fill‑in.
• A Parameter Definition fill‑in describes the file associated with the dataview. The section Dataview Parameter Definition in this chapter describes how to complete this fill‑in.
• A Field Definition fill‑in describes the fields comprising the dataview. The section Dataview Field Definition in this chapter describes how to complete this fill‑in.
• A Key Definition fill‑in describes the primary and alternate indexes that access a VSAM KSDS data set. This fill‑in is not used for RRDS and ESDS data sets. The section Dataview Key Definition in this chapter describes how to complete this fill‑in.