LIST: shows parameters for all files in a library

Description

Lists file parameters for files in a given library. Primarily screen-oriented, with print options.

Categories

Disk Management
Compare & Search
System Operation

Related files

LIST: Object file or BASIC source file.

User Instructions

Interactive tool that shows parameters for all files in a given library and can also perform text searches. The parameters include the record format, number of records, record length, key information, blocks allocated and used, extents, file class, and modification history. The optional report shows all items in a full report line.

After specifying the library to be displayed, files for that library are displayed with their organization and record information. Pressing PF(01) switches the display to show owner and modification history. The optional report contains all information shown on these two screens.

When the search option is selected (PF(08)), files that contain the string are highlighted on the screen display. The corresponding entries are also flagged on the report.

Programmer Instructions

Interactive use only.

BASIC source is available.

Example of use

Use to quickly check primary file information for all files in a library.

Comments

Program bug: be sure to exit LIST between listings; otherwise, program will abort.