# T-LOAD
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# Description
The T-LOAD command selectively loads records from a tape device formatted in dump format by the T-DUMP command. The command has the general form:
T-LOAD file-specifier {record-list} {selection-criteria} {USING file-specifier} {(options}
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where option may be:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| I | Suppress or display the record ids as they are loaded. |
| O | Overwrite existing records of the same id. |
| P | Direct output to the spooler. |
Refer to the jQL documentation for explanation of the remaining syntax elements.
# Note
T-LOAD can only be used on the default channel. Records ids are displayed or suppressed depending upon the emulation mode.
An example of use may be as:
T-LOAD SALES WITH S.CODE EQ "DEF]"
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Loads all records with first three characters of attribute, defined by S.CODE, equal to string "DEF" into file SALES. Do not overwrite any existing record ids.
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