rename a Record format in a Logical file

[itp]

Is it possible to rename a Record format in a Logical file using DDS.
I am trying to follow someone else's standard but can't find the keyword.

Example:

PF = MYFILE
Record Format = RMYFILE

LF = MYFILEL1 (based on MYFILE)
Record Format = RMYFILEL1 (not RMYFILE)

[arrow483]

Re: rename a Record format in a Logical file

There isn't really a "keyword", you just specify a new format name. You then also have to specify every field to be included in the new format (just the name is required)

If you use the same format name as the physical, you don't need to specify the field names, as the format is already defined.

Of course, either format can be renamed inside RPG with the "Rename" keyword.

[jimmy]

Re: rename a Record format in a Logical file

You can change the record format in the RPG program

like this


FMYFILE1 IF E K Disk Rename(MYFILE:MYFILE1)

[itp]

Re: rename a Record format in a Logical file

I am working with someone else's files. All his logical file record format names match the logical name (with an R prefix), however the field names are the same as the PF.


File . . . . . . . . . WRDTL1 Name, F4 for list
Library . . . . . . MYLIB Name, *LIBL, F4 for list
Member . . . . . . . . *FIRST Name, *FIRST, F4 for list
Format . . . . . . . . RWRDTL1 Name, *FIRST, F4 for list

[itp]

Re: rename a Record format in a Logical file

This works. Strange technique.
Maybe it was generated with a case tool?

There isn't really a "keyword", you just specify a new format name. You then also have to specify every field to be included in the new format (just the name is required)

keyword.