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Accessing Auxiliary Storage: FILE › VSAM Files

VSAM Files

The FILE transaction performs any VSAM function allowed in your CICS system.

Note: You might want to consult the IBM CICS/VS Application Programmer's Reference Manual for information on using VSAM files. This manual helps you formulate your FILE requests correctly, and explains the meaning of many responses you will receive from FILE.

To begin processing a VSAM file, first make sure you are viewing the correct screen. The DATATYPE= field should be set to FC. If not, press PF6 or enter:

DATATYPE= FC

Then enter:

FILEID= file name

The other information you enter depends on the function you want to perform.