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iSeries / AS400 FAQ : (Category) Programming : How do I determine if a specific spool file exists?

April 26, 2017AS400 category determine exists file iSeries Programming spool

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iSeries / AS400 FAQ : (Category) Programming : How do I determine if a specific spool file exists?

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The Retrieve Spooled File Attributes (QUSRSPLA) API can tell you if the specific spool file exists. And by examining the status field you can also determine if it’s in states such as Open, Sending, Writing, Saved, Message, etc. if the current state makes a difference to your CPP.