RETRYLOCK

Specifies that when a READ statement finds that a record is locked, the READ operation is to be retried repeatedly until the record is available.

Syntax:

>>-.---.-.----.--RETRYLOCK-----------------><
   +-/-+ +-NO-+

Parameters:

None

Properties:

Default: NORETRYLOCK
Phase: Syntax check
$SET: Any

Dependencies:

NORM sets NORETRYLOCK immediately.

DIALECT"RM" sets RETRYLOCK immediately.

Comments:

This directive has no effect if all of the following are true:
  • The file has a FILE STATUS.
  • The file has a declarative.
  • The RM Compiler directive is set.
Parent topic: File Handling
Parent topic: Run-time Behavior - Compatibility with Other COBOL Dialects
Parent topic: Compiler Directives - Alphabetical List