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Created by Guest
Created on Jun 24, 2019

vsam.js find() to place the cursor at the the first record that has a greater key satisfies the search

The FIND method in vsam.js can be used to position the initial cursor, but it has to be an exact match. Otherwise, null will be returned and the cursor is not positioned which has a greater key satisfies the search.

It is suggested to enhance the find() like CICS API 'STARTBR' with GTEQ option:
- specifies that, if the search for a record that has the same key (complete or generic) as that specified in the RIDFLD option is unsuccessful, the first record that has a greater key satisfies the search.

Idea priority Low
  • Guest
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    Jun 1, 2020

    Reopen temporarily to permit closing with correct state/status.

  • Guest
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    Jul 19, 2019

    Vsam.js with the solution has been updated (version 2.1.1) https://www.npmjs.com/package/vsam.js

  • Guest
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    Jul 15, 2019

    This item is implemented under commit https://github.com/ibmruntimes/vsam.js/commit/558ce60248a8d022e25aa86800ece68263736546

    We are also working on an implementation for RFE https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=134066 and will publish a new VSAM.js version once implemented.