DBU vs. DFU . . . no comparison!
| DBU | DFU | |
|---|---|---|
| You have instant access to your files with all options available at all times. | To access a file you must go through multiple steps to create a DFU program or use the fast path access, which gives you no options. | |
Data base relations can be displayed showing all logicals related to the current physical/logical and a new file can be selected immediately for access. |
No access to data base relations. | |
| All functions can be changed within a DBU session. | The DFU program is very static, in order to change any parameters or file presentation, etc., the DFU application has to be recreated. |
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| Has extremely flexible search and replace/delete function. | Has no search and replace/delete function. | |
| Has a reactivate deleted record mode to display the data in the deleted records and an option to reactivate the record in place. | No ability to find or reactivate a deleted record. | |
| Extensive built in security to control access. | No security to control access, separate programs have to be written. | |
| Decimal data errors may be fixed individually or in-mass. | Has no ability to fix decimal data errors. | |
| Can view fields in character/hex mode. | Can only view fields in character mode. | |
| Modes can be changed on the fly. | Separate commands have to be used to display or update or delete. | |
| Can access up to 4 files at a time, in AS/400 windows. | Can only access one file at a time. | |
| No space is permanently used on disk by accessing a file with DBU. | Each permanent DFU you create, uses additional disk space. | |
| RRN is displayed on each record. | Has no access to RRN when accessing a logical file. | |
| Many different formats to display data including multiple record mode. | No multiple record mode showing each record on a separate line. | |
Can move to the top or bottom of the file, go to a specific RRN, move forward or backward a requested number of records, etc. |
Can only move through the file using the set key or roll key, or function keys to go forward or back. |
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| Can display journal receivers. | Cannot access journal receivers. | |
| Can access and update data areas and user spaces. | Cannot access/update data areas and user spaces. | |
| Can change file being accessed on the fly. | Cannot change file being currently accessed. | |
| Can access a command line within DBU. | Cannot get to a command line. | |
| All modes can be accessed at any time if the user has the authority. | Cannot switch between display and update mode. | |
Has documentation features such as file layouts and member lists which can be printed. |
No documentation features. | |
| Access to the System i AS/400 database is available thru the traditional green screen, our graphical user interface and even thru IBM’s System i Navigator and WDSc. | No GUI interface. | |
| GUI uses ZERO interactive resources and has all the functionality of the green-screen version! | Uses interactive resources. |
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