Master and Access Files are stored as comma-delimited sequential files. Master Files are members of a PDS allocated to DDNAME MASTER and Access Files are members of a PDS allocated to DDNAME FOCIDMS or ACCESS. Each Master File has a corresponding Access File. The Master and Access Files have the same member names.

Note: Any data set name is valid, but names that indicate the function of the data set are recommended for documentation purposes.

This chapter concentrates on the Master File and its components. It contains brief examples of syntax. (For more detailed examples, see Adapter for CA-IDMS Samples.) Consult Adapter for CA-IDMS Access Files for additional information.