How to read a sequential file in reverse order

[nikhilgalgate]

Hi,

Can any one post that is the cobol having the facility to read a sequential file(Other than on tape) in reverse order?. If not , is it possible??


Thanks,

[arunprasad.k]

nikhilgalgate,

You can NOT read a sequential file in reverse order using COBOL read statement.

But that functionality is there in FileAid.

Use the following statement in SYSIN to copy that file in reverse order and then use the file in sequential mode in COBOl.

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$$DD01 COPYBACK

Arun.