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hi all,

I am having a Variable Block mianframe MVS data file, that i need to read. This data file has three types of records, each record of certain length.

Example:

Record A uses a Copybook X, record B uses Copybook Y and record C uses Copybook Z.

How do i go about reading this type of MVS dataset, either from the server or parallel job.

I have tried using the following approach:

Use a server job and try to read the largest record length as a varchar(length)..and then try to split the record into the three types...

In theory i shld be able to read all the three record types in//but i dont see that happenning..

has anyone ever tried to read a varible block mainframe file containing multiple record types ( without converting to Fixed width up in the mainframe world )and has encountered any issues ??

Thanks..

read the largest record length as CHAR instead of varchar and then branch of your records.

let me know if it helps

..already tried that..does not help..