UNLOCK
Format 1
UNLOCK {File-Name-1} ALL {RECORD } {RECORDS} |
Format 2
UNLOCK ALL {RECORD } {RECORDS} |
Syntax rules
1. File-name-1 shall not refer to a sort file or a merge file.
2. RECORD and RECORDS are synonymous.
General rules
Format 1
1. Any record locks associated with the file connector referenced by file-name-1 are released by the execution of the UNLOCK statement. The presence or absence of any record locks does not affect the success of the execution of the UNLOCK statement.
NOTE - To unlock one particular record, use the READ statement with the NO LOCK phrase.
2. File-name-1 shall reference a file connector in the open mode.
3. The execution of the UNLOCK statement causes the value of the I-O status of the file connector referenced by file-name-1 to be updated.
Format 2
4. This format releases all records locked by all the open files in that program.
5. The execution of the UNLOCK ALL is always successfull, the I-O status is not updated, and no declaratives are executed.
Examples
Format 1 - Unlock all records of one file
Format 2 - Unlock all records of all files