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me_naveen · Beginner Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 23 Topics: 12

Hi,
I need to use the calls like DSNCLI & DSNHLI in my program. I would require the materials regarding these calls. If any one have could you please post it here.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks,
Nav

CZerfas · Intermediate Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 211 Topics: 8

Hello Nav,

there is a DB2 feature called "call attach facility" or CAF, which allows you to contact DB2 in a more low-tech fashion (you have to code the attach itself, initialization, detaching, etc.). Trying to mingle with the high level interfaces to DB2 cannot be recommended.

regards
Christian

me_naveen · Beginner Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 23 Topics: 12

Hi Christian,
Thanks for your reply.

Actually my requirement is , Instead of calling the program PGM1, It must be under a different name with a copy of "PARMMVS LNK.IN INCLUDE SYSLIB (DSNHLI)" are used. Actually DSNHLI is used for batch Environment.

As per your reply I need to use CAF.

In the above case how could I resolve my problem.

Thanks,
Nav

dbzTHEdinosauer · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

what are you running? what operating system, what version of db2, what cobol/assembler?
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CraigG · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:03 am Post subject:

What are the standards at your site?

jsharon1248 · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

I'm not understanding your requirement. There are circumstances where you cannot use the simpler more common methods to connect to DB2. In those cases you must use an alternative like CAF. However, I think you're better off using the common methods if you can and avoid using CAF unless you have a very good reason.

Details about CAF can be found in the DB2 Application and Programming Guide following the Quick Manuals link.

me_naveen · Beginner Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 23 Topics: 12

Hi

Actually I need to call a db2 program(PGM1) but it must be under a different name with a copy of "PARMMVS LNK.IN INCLUDE SYSLIB (DSNHLI)" are used. so that is the reason I would like to go for DSNHLI calls.
But as per prebvious reply I could use CAF.
I have gone through the DB2 Application and Programming Guide but I am not quite clear how to use exactly.

Could you please help me out to solve my problem. DB2 version in my site is v7.2.

Thanks,
Nav

dbzTHEdinosauer · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:46 am Post subject:

what you want to do is somewhat non-standard......... never had to make this kind of CALL in 30 years.