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WRKDBF / WORK WITH DATABASE FILE

IBM i database file maintenance.

A practical 5250-based database editor for developers and administrators. Display, inspect and maintain records while working within the normal IBM i security environment.

31-day evaluation  ·  License per system Serial Number

THE APPLICATION

Database records in a familiar workspace.

Actual WRKDBF 5250 screen capture. Older maintenance digits have been obscured; updated screen captures are planned.

WRKDBFRecord display / 5250 session

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CORE CAPABILITIES

Designed for everyday file work.

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01

Maintain records

Browse, add, change, copy, delete, undelete and print records.

02

Tailor the display

Reorder fields, hide columns, lock keys and reuse saved layouts.

03

Find and position

Navigate using keys, relative record numbers and case-insensitive find.

GETTING STARTED

Run WRKDBF from an IBM i command line.

Use a fully qualified file name, or press F4 to prompt the command.

WRKDBF library/filename

EXISTING CUSTOMERS

Frequently used resources.