I would sort the VSAM files using a key and then copy the data to flat file, to avoid duplication or merging of data. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks On Dec 10, 2014 3:36 PM, "Martin Packer" <martin_pac...@uk.ibm.com> wrote:
> Agreed. And one clarification I'D want is what order the records are to be > in the output data set. Not to consider every problem best suited for > DFSORT but sequencing might imply MERGEing the data sets on some key. > > (And even if it IS a homework assignment it IS of some interest; Nobody's > obliged to reply.) > > Cheers, Martin > > Martin Packer, > zChampion, Principal Systems Investigator, > Worldwide Banking Center of Excellence, IBM > > +44-7802-245-584 > > email: martin_pac...@uk.ibm.com > > Twitter / Facebook IDs: MartinPacker > Blog: > https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/mydeveloperworks/blogs/MartinPacker > > > > From: Baby Eklavya <baby.ekla...@gmail.com> > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Date: 10/12/2014 09:27 > Subject: Re: I want to add data of 30 VSAM files to one PS flat > file. > Sent by: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> > > > > I totally agree with Elardus and John ....IBM MAIN is a great place where > you get answers for almost anything related to Mainframe > > but it is also important that you avoid vague questions by doing some > digging before posting the questions here . . As stated , we need to > respect the people who put their valuable time to answer all the queries . > No offence intended ... > > > Regards, > Baby > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > > > Unless stated otherwise above: > IBM United Kingdom Limited - Registered in England and Wales with number > 741598. > Registered office: PO Box 41, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 3AU > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN