Use database attribute and cross-reference information

The iSeries™ integrated database provides file attribute and cross-reference information.

Each of the commands described in these topics can present information on a display, a printout, or write the cross-reference information to a database file that, in turn, can be used by a program or utility (for example, Query) for analysis.

You can retrieve information about a member of a database file for use in your applications with the Retrieve Member Description (RTVMBRD) command.

• Display information about database files
  You can display the file attributes for database files and device files using the display table description operation in iSeries Navigator.
• Write the output from a command directly to a database file
  You can store the output from many control language (CL) commands in an output physical file by specifying the OUTFILE parameter on the commands. You can then use the output files in programs or utilities (for example, Query) for data analysis.