$Curfile

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The $CURFILE function returns the name of the file from which the current record has been selected. If the file is remote, $CURFILE also returns the location of the file (in the form filename AT location). $CURFILE takes no arguments.

You can use $CURFILE in two places:

  • In arithmetic and PRINT specifications within a record loop
  • In an IN clause to override a default file or group in a STORE RECORD statement

See $CURFILE and $UPDATE functions for a discussion of default files and for examples of requests using $CURFILE.

You cannot use an IN clause that includes both MEMBER and $CURFILE. See IN GROUP MEMBER clause for more information about the IN GROUP MEMBER clause.