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The Index file makes keyed access of records in the Data file possible. The Index file contains records that, in turn, contain index elements. Each index element contains the following fields:
Table 229 Index Element Fields
Element |
Description |
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Key Type |
D, V, or L (see the following topic). |
Key |
Information that used to identify a record in the data file. Each index element contains one key only. |
RBA |
Internal record location identifier of the relevant record in the Data file. |
Additional info |
Bytes used by Repository-handling mechanisms. |
Note: The index records are saved by the IOA Access Method in the file as compressed.
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