Managing a source file

 

You can change source file attributes and the manner in which the data in a source file is stored. You can determine when a source statement was last changed. You can also use an IBM-supplied source file for online documentation.

• Changing source file attributes
  There are various methods for changing source file attributes.

• Reorganizing source file member data
  You usually do not need to reorganize a source file member if it uses an arrival sequence access path. You must specify several parameters to assign unique sequence numbers.

• Determining when a source statement was changed
  Each source record contains a date field that is automatically updated by the source entry utility (SEU) if a change is made to the statement. You can use this date field to determine when a statement was last changed.

• Using source files for documentation
  You can use the IBM-supplied source file QTXTSRC to help you create and update online documentation.

 

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Using source files