SORT to replace a column in JCL

Question

Do you know a command to sort a file to replace a column with the same value in all the rows?

For example, I want to generate a new file with the same order as the original, except at the column 66 to 68, I want to put XX in all the rows.

Note: the row may have BINARY characters in some columns.

Have a look at the outrec option https://www.google.com.au/search?q=sort+outrec&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=nHzLVuLyA6TImAXVw7bADQ (also inrec could be used if you do not need to sort on the field) — Bruce Martin, Feb 22 '16 at 21:27

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 22 '16 at 21:50

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Founded, never mind

//SYSIN    DD *
           SORT FIELDS=COPY
           OUTREC OVERLAY=(105:C'XXXXXX')

answered Feb 22 '16 at 21:50

Nico

Please use the edit link on your question to add additional information. The Post Answer button should be used only for complete answers to the question. - [From Review](/review/low-quality-posts/11366641) – wogsland Feb 24 '16 at 01:16
@wogsland it is a full answer. "How do I overlay a value in a record?" - use OVERLAY. It is difficult to expand upon. It would be better to close the question, but what reason would fit? – Bill Woodger Feb 24 '16 at 09:24

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