OUTPUT Phrase (Sequential Files)

The file is opened to allow only output operations. When the file is successfully opened, it contains no records.

Under OPTION(*NOBLK), the compiler generates code to block output records and unblock input records if the following conditions are satisfied:

The BLOCK CONTAINS clause does not control the blocking factor for any files except tape files.

Device type FORMATFILE and PRINTER can only be opened for output.

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