RD Redefine the Record Marker Character

RD keyword=x  ReDefine.

The RD command can be used to redefine the marker symbols for processing ISAM keys.

keyword AFTER | BEFORE | CLEAR | COPY | ELIM | INSERT | JOIN | MOVE | RETAIN

The keyword implies the marker symbol to be amended.

x new value for the marker symbol. Any character capable of being typed on the keyboard may be used.

As standard, he following values are specified:

AFTER=A, BEFORE=B, CLEAR=*, COPY=C, ELIM=E, JOIN=J, INSERT=I, MOVE=M, RETAIN=R.

Example:

RD ELIM=D

The above command will redefine the marker character for deleting records from 'E' to 'D' (D=Delete).

Note:

Displaying and amending the current marker symbols can also be done in the SET mask (SET command).