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Sort entire file then only want the first 100 in one step
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Marty Johnson

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:45 pm
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STOPAFT= only addresses the input file I believe.
Would like 1 step but will use 2 if I have too.
and Thanks ! :D
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Skolusu

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:39 pm
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Marty Johnson,

You don't need a second step. you can use ENDREC on OUTFIL to limit your records.

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//SYSIN    DD *           
  SORT FIELDS=(....)
  OUTFIL ENDREC=100
/*
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:35 am
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Awesome Blossom ! I will share this with the boys. Thanks again.
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