OPEN LOCKING Statement

If you set the MS Compiler directive the LOCKING clause in the OPEN statement is supported.

General Format


Syntax for the general format of the OPEN LOCKING statement

General Rules

  1. For SEQUENTIAL and LINE SEQUENTIAL files only EXCLUSIVE is allowed.
  2. If the NO LOCKING phase is specified EXCLUSIVE is implied.
Parent topic: Microsoft V2.0 Additional Syntax Support