This file object method will move the cursor to the record with a matching key and read the record into the chosen buffer.
getRecord will have the same functionality as the CHAIN operation code in RPG. You may also use 'file.chain()' with the same parameters as this method.
Parameters
- Array of keys or key variable. Get the next record by key. If the file has no keys, it will default to the RRN.
- Boolean noLock. If true, no lock will be created. False by default.
- String recordName. Record format name.
- (Optional) Data structure. If a DS is passed in, the received buffer from the file will be placed into the specified DS.
Return Value
None.
Exception Handling
If there is a problem creating the data area, an Error will be thrown with the following properties:
- message - The IBM i message text.
- error - The message id.
- help - The message help text.
Examples
pjs.defineTable("productsp", { read: true, keyed: true, levelIds: [ '4AFA8C636F188' ] });
pjs.define("data", { type: 'char', length: 50, varying: true });
//Find a record by the key.
productsp.getRecord([101]);
//If the record has been found..
if (productsp.found()) {
data = pjs.char(prid);
}