topic Re: Access accountng.dat direct using C ? in Operating System - OpenVMS

Access accountng.dat direct using C ?

Thomas Ritter — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:14:01 GMT

Has anybody attempted to access the accouting files directly say using C ?
Would like to share you code ?

Thanks,
Tom

Re: Access accountng.dat direct using C ?

John Gillings — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:30:14 GMT

Tom,

As you've probably already discovered, the format of ACCOUNTNG.DAT is rather hideous. I've got a very old example in FORTRAN (not even sure if it's up to date). Send me mail if you'd like a copy.

Depending on exactly what you're trying to achieve, some combination of the ACCOUNTING command and SEARCH may be a simpler option.

Re: Access accountng.dat direct using C ?

Thomas Ritter — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:03:02 GMT

Hi John, I already have a DCL version which provides the output required. I just spent some time using C flipping bits and calling system routines, so I though while I am in programming mode I'd be a bit more adventurous.