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Record trimming method, apparatus, and system to improve processing in a sort utility

  • US 20040193618A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2003
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for trimming data elements matching a specified value from data records, the method comprising:

  • scanning control statements associated with a set of data records;

    finding at least one trimming control parameter within the control statements;

    scanning from the end of a data record until a data element does not match a value specified by the at least one trimming control parameter; and

    modifying a record length associated with the data record.

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