I just bail the loop if the returned record's key value no longer
matches the search value.

Eben Yong wrote:
>
> I am trying to set up a COBOL program that reads records in a KSAMXL file
> based on an exact match to a key value.  The file can contain multiple
> records based on the key value.  I only want to read those records that
> match the key value exactly.  I have been able to successfully find and read
> the first record using FREADBYKEY and FFINDBYKEY+FREAD, but then subsequent
> FREADs will take the rest of the KSAMXL file until it hits EOF.  How do I
> limit the FREAD so that it only reads the qualifying logical records (based
> on the key value)?  If someone could provide the intrinsic sequence and
> logic I can figure out the programming details.  Thank you for your
> assistance.
>
> Eben Yong
> MIS Manager
> Health Plan of San Mateo
> 650-616-2010
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