changing key in file aid

gowtham_1982 · Active User Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 109

hai folks.

is it possible to change the key of a COBOL or VSAM file through file aid? i tried and got message stating its not possible.

is there any special command to accomplish this?

can anyone share me a material on the tool chagmna?

kind regards,

gowtham

saranya_sn · New User Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: India

Hi,
The key field for search can be changed when you are trying to browse the file.

You need to give 'T' for temp data and so that you can change the search and see the rows.

Thanks!
Saranya

saranya_sn · New User Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 12 Location: India

Its "T" for the selection criteria usage

Vinodc · New User Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 33 Location: Prague

Hi gowtham_1982,

Keys are protected in KSDS file, and you cannot edit them normally. However there are still two ways to edit the key -
1. repeat the record, edit the key of new record and delete the original record.
2. Using PROT OFF command in File-Aid when in FMT mode. This will make the key editable only for the record displayed.

Vinod Chawda