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neo_yodha

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:10 am
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In JCL, when we specify RECFM we can use so many like F, FB, V , VB
with A or M as option.

Here "A" indicates that we can user device control characters in records
eg : RECFM=FBA

what are device control characters and what is the use of them ?

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:43 pm
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