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Accessing Auxiliary Storage: FILE › BDAM Files

BDAM Files

The FILE transaction performs any BDAM 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 BDAM files. This manual helps you formulate your requests correctly and explains the meaning of many responses you receive from FILE.

To begin processing a BDAM file, first make sure you are viewing the correct screen. From the Auxiliary Storage Menu, select option 1 Files.

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.

Note: Undefined record type files are not supported.