Using Sequential Files

Sequential files in an ILE RPG program associate with any sequentially organized file on the AS/400 system, such as:

The file name of the SEQ file in the file description specifications points to an AS/400 file. The file description of the AS/400 file specifies the actual I/O device, such as tape, printer or diskette.

You can also use the CL override commands, for example OVRDBF, OVRDKTF and OVRTAPF, to specify the actual I/O device when the program is run.



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