Hi,
if it is a fixed length file, why not open it as 'random', and use a record
number to read. Then you will have complete control on positioning
Regards
Pete
"gkeim" <[log in to unmask]> wrote in message news:3b2374ce@news.ivm.net...
> Hallo,
>
> does any body know whether there is a READ PREVIOUS command in
> hp3000/mpe-cobol?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Andrew.
>
>
>
>
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