NOOOOOO!!!!!  The file in question is a MESSAGE FILE.  That means any reads
to this file are distructive reads.  You read a record, poof record is
deleted from the file.  Editors will read the contents of the file you want
to edit/view.

Ron Horner
HP3000 Systems Administrator
JCPenney Logistics
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Vivino, David" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: Determine # records in message file when it is bei ng accessed


> Try using QUAD or EDITOR to open the file.  After that fails, check the
> LISTF again.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Born, Ken [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 9:22 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [HP3000-L] Determine # records in message file when it is being
> accessed
>
>
> Greetings,
> I have a process that reads several message files and wanted to know if
> there is a way to determine the backlog or queue on these message files.
> When I perform a LISTF, it always reads 0 for the EOF.
> Thanks...
>
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