Similarly, you can do a SELECT <file> SAVING <field1> <field2> ....
Then read that select list either by subroutine or directly. The only catch is you need to make sure there is an 'A' in attribute 4 of the select verb. "Kate Stanton" <k...@walstan.com> wrote in message news:<caawmjlj_uwxsopifb0fmc9udvmvpfnuauq3czgcvzu+ct_o...@mail.gmail.com>... > Why not call a subroutine to do REFORMAT to a file, then read the file and > return the output. That will give you your I-type data (if I am reading > what you are after correctly). > > On 4 December 2012 03:48, Symeon Breen <syme...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi - I have been using uniobjects.net for many years now, however I > > usually use it to call a basic subroutine on the u2 server. I now have a > > little project where I need to get a number of records from a file, ideally > > like the output of a list command as I have some itypes I also need to get. > > > > I could do this via a select list and read the ids into a unidataset and > > then call other programs to get the itype data, or I could do a unixml > > probably a few other ways. > > > > > > > > So what is the best way to do this ? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Symeon. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > U2-Users mailing list > > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > > > > > > -- > Kate Stanton > Walstan Systems Ltd > 4 Kelmarna Ave, Herne Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand > Phone: + 64 9 360 5310 Mobile: + 64 21 400 486 > Email: k...@walstan.com > _______________________________________________ > U2-Users mailing list > U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org > http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > This message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of GPM Development Ltd. It is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient ,you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. This e-mail was sent to you by GPM Development Ltd. We are incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (company no. 2292156 and VAT registration no. 523 5622 63). Our registered office is 6th Floor, AMP House, Croydon, Surrey CR0 2LX. _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users