Report writing using ESDS file

[ibas]

I have ESDS file in my CICS program.But I want to use this file as a report file.e.g want to format this file using ADVANCING PAGE, AFTER 1, after 2, after 3 etc phrases. Is it possible?Please provide syntax.

[Anuj Dhawan]

My first question would why do you want to do it? But on the other hand, I've never tried it - it's Sunday and I'm at home and can't really try it out.

Off hand, an ESDS is essentially a sequential dataset where new records are always inserted at the end. You cannot access records directly with a key - AIX for ESDS may be a choice, but that's all just for a report sounds like an expensive bargain.

[Natarajan]

CICS may not support ADVANCING PAGE option. COBOL statements like OPEN CLOSE READ WRITE REWRITE are not suppored by CICS. Because these statement trigger OS supervisor calls.

If you tell us , your full requirement. we can suggest a CICS design technique
to satisfy that requirement.