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From: CVMMEB@VTVM2.BITNET ("Mary E. Bainter")
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Subject: Reading past a tapemark
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Date: Tue, 28-Jul-87 15:12:54 EDT
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Hello,
I have a problem which is probably (hopefully) very simple to solve -- but I
am stuck!  I have a tape with two files on it, separated by a tapemark.  I have
been unable to read the files with BACKUP or COPY (there is really only data --
codes and translations -- in the files, i.e.
 code_text_code...text_tapemark_code_text_code...text_tapemark_tapemark
so I guess without fileheaders or names of files??
does that make sense?)

ANYway, I found a function called IO$_SKIPFILE which is supposed to read past
n tapemarks.  BUT, I can't figure out exactly how to use this function.

HELP?   Is that the right way to go?  If so, can someone tell me how to use
function?

 I have been able to read up to the first tapemark using MUMPS (our
application language) -- if anyone out there knows MUMPS, maybe you have
ideas?

Thanks (in advance) --
Mary

Mary Bainter
System Manager (acting), Computer Services Unit
Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
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