Temporary Files

The utility files are temporary files that are created by the database manager and the user interface manager. They are stored in the Work files directory, unless otherwise stated:

POSTxxxx.$$$

Post files contain records to be posted or deleted, but not committed

STORxxxx.$$$

Store files contain a private cache of data for use by the database manager and the user interface manager

SPOOxxxx.$$$

Spooler files are used for print spooling, and are kept in the spooler files directory

PRINxxxx.$$$

Print files are used as a temporary store for print lines

MAPSxxxx.$$$

Map files may be created by the user interface manager to store details of information displayed on screen