Accessing the IDMS Data Adapter (CMS)

The IDMSR module contains a new production version of the Data Adapter with all the functionality of the existing version plus global JOIN capability.

In the FOCUS Master File, specify SUFFIX=IDMSR for the new production version.

File Descriptions (CMS) in IDMS

The Data Adapter requires a Master and Access File for each IDMS file referenced by FOCUS. The Master File is a layout of the records, similar in concept to a COBOL FD. The Access File contains specific IDMS database information such as CALC keys and indexes.


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