backward processing in IDCAMS

deepananda · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8 Location: INDIA

I am aware that backward processing can be done using OPTCD of RPL macro. But is it possible to achieve the backward processing in IDCAMS.

expat · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

To do what ???

deepananda · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8 Location: INDIA

I havn't got any requirment for backward processing. But just curious to know whether its possible to invoke backward processing in IDCAMS utility
using a REPRO or Any other command.

expat · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject:

Why not try it yourself and let us know what you find out

deepananda · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8 Location: INDIA

I have tried and got nothing so for. This was just Last resort.

expat · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject:

OK, IDCAMS is just a utility to copy VSAM files or maybe insert a few records into a KSDS.

If you want to produce a flat file in descending key order then maybe SORT would be your best option.

If you want to create a KSDS in descending order - you can not do that.

deepananda · New User Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 8 Location: INDIA

Thanks