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Sharing

Sharing is an extension of the 'Refers' relation


When we want to Refer to the same file more than once Referenced file has more than one key.

Purpose Of Sharing
It adds reference clarity to the model and the physical file fields, by using the 'FOR TEXT' what is this reference for Define 'HIGH ORDER' foreign key usage either creating separate or shared high order keys in the file.

The SHARING regulates the construction and usage of the HIGH ORDER key(s) *NONE - No sharing of high order key(s) - a separate entry is added to the file for all the fields. *ALL - High order key(s) is shared - the low order key will always have a separate entry.

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