DL/I calls for database management

Use these DL/I calls with IMS DB to perform database management functions in your application program.

Each call description contains:

  • A syntax diagram
  • Definitions for parameters that are available to the call
  • Details on how to use the call in your application program
  • Restrictions on call usage, where applicable

Each parameter is described as an input parameter or output parameter. “Input” refers to input to IMS from the application program. Output refers to output from IMS to the application program.

Database management calls must use either db pcb or aib parameters. The syntax diagrams for these calls begin with the function parameter. The call, call interface (xxxTDLI), and parmcount (if it is required) are not included in the syntax diagrams.

Related reading: For specific information about coding your program in assembler language, C language, COBOL, Pascal, and PL/I, see the topic "Defining Application Program Elements" in IMS Version 15 Application Programming.