Working with source files

You can use various methods to enter and maintain data in a source file.

Using the source entry utility
You can use the source entry utility (SEU) to enter and change source in a source file. SEU is part of the IBM Rational Development Studio for i licensed program.
Using device source files
Tape files can be created as source files. When device files are used as source files, the record length must include the sequence number and date fields.
Copying source file data
You can use the Copy Source File (CPYSRCF) and Copy File (CPYF) commands to write data to and from source file members.
Loading and unloading data from systems other than IBM i
You can use the Copy From Import File (CPYFRMIMPF) and Copy To Import File (CPYTOIMPF) commands to import (load) or export (unload) data from and to systems other than IBM i.
Using source files in a program
You can process a source file in your program. You can use the external definition of the source file and perform any input/output operations on the file just as you do on any other database file.

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