ACCESS MODE Clause
The ACCESS MODE clause defines the manner in which the records of the file are made available for processing. If the ACCESS MODE clause is not specified, SEQUENTIAL access is assumed.
The ACCESS MODE clause has four formats:
- Format 1 - Sequential Files
- Format 2 - Relative Files
- Format 3 - Indexed Files
- IBM ExtensionIBM Extension Format 4 - Transaction Files End of IBM ExtensionEnd of IBM Extension