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Similarly, Repeat the step for other records - Detail('02' in record type) and Trailer('03' in record type). Now the status has been changed from 'DEFAULT BASE' to 'BASE'

#.pds file how to#

Let see how to do this.Д«ased on input file layout, if '01' in record type, it means header record. This will help file-Aid to differentiate the input record for header, Detail, Trailer layout. Now we need to change the status 'DEFAULT BASE'. Here, you have to add the copybook name(member name in the pds ) like below and Press Enter. Д«elow are the copybook layout for the Header, Detail and Trailer record.This memeber will be created in above pds ''. Also the length of the file is greater than 300 and in VB format. Type 7 and press Enter in FILEAID Mainmenu. OPTION 7 - This option is used to setup XREF file. Also used for Copy the records from one file to another (partial record or OPTION 3 - Mostly we use this option for Create, Browse, Edit, Delete flat files(PS, PDS), VSAM files and GDG(Generation Dataset). HIDE - This command is used to hide some/all columns.ДЇor example, HIDE 1-3 : Field1, Field2, Field3 will simply disappear from view.ДISPLAY - To include or exclude specific items from display or alter the display format of data items. HEX ON - The data will be displayed in hexa decimal format. Type CHAR on command line to display the data only without showing the field name and lengths. Type VFMT on command line to display the records vertically. Record press F11, for previous record F10 This screen shows data record by record, If you want to go to next New Screen will be displayed which contains data. This option is used to apply different types of criterias on data This is the copy book name(member name in the above PDS- ). RECORD LAYOUT USAGE => S, If you type S here you should provide copy bookД¬orresponding to above dataset (structure of dataset), type N, if you does not have '' is the input data set which conatains data. Following screen will be displayed.Д«rowse Mode => 'F' for fixed format dataset. Type 2 and press ENTER in FILEAID Mainmenu.

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But In option 2, you can be able to update dataset. OPTION 1 and OPTION 2 - For both options same screens will be displayed. OPTION 0 - This is used to change default File-AID setting value. Start the product using the instructions provided by your site administrator.ДЇollowing screen will be dislayed - FILEAID Mainmenu. We will see some of the important options in File-AID with examples.

Д¬ustomize test data for a particular application and specific conditions.

Д®nsure all test conditions are met by selecting the precise application test data you need.

Д®xtract and load related subsets of data from multiple databases and files.

Reformat files by easily modifying an existing file format instead of starting from scratch.

Д¬ompare data files or objects to simplify the test results validation process.

ДЄccess all standard file types regardless of record length or format for application integration.

Benifits of File-AID:Д®ffectively manage files and data across platforms.

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Rightsizing your test data provides confidence to make code changes without unintended consequences.

In turn, developers devote less time to data-related tasks and spend more time developing new functionality and managing production problems. File-AID provides a cross-platform file and data management solution that enables developers and QA staff to quickly and conveniently access necessary data and files instead of hunting around for them.