FILE_AID KEY FEATURES

                                                          

 o  Eliminates ISPF editing restrictions                                             

-            provides on-line editing of sequential, BDAM, PDS, ISAM, IAM, and VSAM files using

         formatted, full-screen displays                  

    -       eliminates record length restriction                              

eliminates file size restriction by using selection criteria to limit the number of records to be  edited                          

    -      supports files in compressed/encrypted format (with I/O exits)    

    -       provides optional audit trail of all records updated, inserted, and deleted while editing a data file

 o  Uses existing COBOL or PL/I record layouts directly                   

    -  the record layout is the sole definition of files thus eliminating the need to redefine the file/data in another language             

    -  superimposing the record layout over raw data brings meaning to that data                                                          

    -  files may be printed in a formatted manner using the record layout                                               

 o  Has powerful, easy to use, copying and reformatting capabilities      

    -  these capabilities exist in both batch and on-line modes           

    -  no language to learn and no programming required                   

    -  records may be selected for copying using selection criteria based on record counts and/or        specific values in individual fields .

    -  selection criteria can be used in the Browse, Edit, Copy, Print, or Compare functions .

o  Runs as a single dialog under ISPF                                

    -  uses menu-driven, full-screen, interactive ISPF-like displays  

    -  has user defined PF (program function) key support             

    -  can operate "split-screen" with ISPF/PDF                       

    -  easy to learn and use                                          

    -  a fully interactive product with batch capabilities            

    -  executes in storage available above the 16 megabyte line on systems running MVS/XA or MVS/ESA