Comments on: Getting the number of deleted records from Physical file

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By: kaisersosa

kaisersosa — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:34:26 +0000

You could use the qusrmbrd api to retrieve this information.

Format xxxx0200 I believe.

John

By: yorkshireman

yorkshireman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:03:22 +0000

In the ‘use with caution’ category you may wish to read about ‘Re-use deleted records’ as a file attribute.

By: tomliotta

tomliotta — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:17:10 +0000

Be aware that if this programming is intended to automate RGZPFM to reorganize files with deleted records, it may be very risky. It’s possible that such a program should not be run.

Without being familiar with the system and with each file, there is no way to know.

Tom

By: ankit2002

ankit2002 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:27:39 +0000

Thanks to all ….
this info is really helpful…
u guys are simply genius in AS400…

By: tomliotta

tomliotta — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:12:56 +0000

For a specific file, simplest might simply be to use the RTVMBRD command in a CL module:

RTVMBRD FILE(MYLIB/MYFILE)   +
        NBRDLTRCD(&NBRDLTRCD)

Declare the receiver variable as *DEC (10 0).

If it’s for many files, such as all files in a library, simplest is probably CharlieBrowne’s suggestion.

As for explaining queries, first you should describe your programming background and also give some context on the need for handling the number of deleted records. There can be risks in giving programming advice without knowing how it will be used. If there isn’t enough background knowledge, programming can mess up a system fast.

Tom

By: charliebrowne

charliebrowne — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:50:47 +0000

As Philp explained with what I suggested, you have a new file that contains the deleted record counts. You can use the file in what ever way you desire.
If you still need assistance, you will have to give us more information as to what you are trying to do.

By: philpl1jb

philpl1jb — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:16:37 +0000

Charlie Brown suggested using the DSPFD command to create an outfile.
Then use whatever tool you are conforatable with to view / report on the file tht you created. One of the fields will have the text ‘Deleted Records’
Phil

By: ankit2002

ankit2002 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:41:51 +0000

@Charlie:Please explain more abt the SQ query..

Thanks andk Regards