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PL/I for Windows, Version 8.0, Programming Guide

Essential information

When your application accesses an existing RECORD file, PL/I must obtain a record length value for that file. The value can come from one of the following sources:

PL/I uses a default record length value for an INPUT file when:

Rational Developer for System z
PL/I for Windows, Version 8.0, Programming Guide