Interfacing with Applications

BTREEs interface with the operating system at the item-update level to automatically update keys. This update interface eliminates all application requirements for updating the BTREE keys. Application interfaces are provided for accessing the key file for retrievals and lookups.

See Also

Using the BTREE File Structure System

BTREE File Structure

Defining Key Structures

Using Lookup and Browse Routines

Source Code to Lookup Routines

Maintaining Key File Performance

Optimizing Keys

Sizing Key Files

Stack Code Calculator Function

Estimating a Key's Location and File Size

Rebuilding Keys

Key Storage Requirements