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  The  OPEN  statement  opens  a  file   for   processing.    It   transfers
  user-specified  file  characteristics  to  Record  Management Services and
  verifies the results.

  Examples

  OPEN "INPUT.DAT" FOR INPUT AS FILE #4%,     &
       ORGANIZATION SEQUENTIAL FIXED
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