A bit late to reply I know but I don't check the list that often these 
days but do you not simply append "/LOCKWORD" to the file name?

I has been I while since I did it so forgive me if I am wrong.

Have been writing tools for SQL Server to pass the days
e.g.
<plug>
http://www.sqlserverjobmonitor.com
</plug>

Ken Vickers

Walter J. Murray wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> A few days ago, there was discussion about accessing a KSAM file with a
> lockword from a COBOL program.  As I recall, someone made the statement
> that it couldn't be done with the standard COBOL verbs, but required
> using the file system intrinsics.  I don't remember anyone challenging
> that statement.
>
> What's the problem using COBOL verbs to access a KSAM file with a
> lockword?  It works fine for me.  Did I miss something in the
> discussion?
>
> I agree with the person who wrote that he would rather use the COBOL I/O
> statements than intrinsic calls.  KSAM was designed specifically with
> COBOL in mind, and it works great.
>
> Walter  
>
> Walter J. Murray
>
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