DataFile problem

[Abiodun Okusolubo]

There is a problem with my data file. My assignment is B&S. As for all the datafiles, each record has got a delete value which is at the end of each record.
The delete value is of 1 byte which could either be 0 or 1. To This point everything is okay.
However, My file contains 28 records. Only the last record in this case does NOT have a delete value. When this value is read,it simple returns -1 and throws eof exception.

The problem now is the absence of this value will affect the order of the table if more records are to be added. Aslo, I get and exception from this missing byte.

Any suggestion please.
Cheers.

[Barry Gaunt]

which is at the end of each record

Are you sure? Normally the delete flag precedes each record. Take another look at the description in your instructions.

What version is your B&S exam?

[Abiodun Okusolubo]

Thank you very much, I assumed it was at the end. Now, I'll have to check my design again. Thank you very much again.

Cheers

[Barry Gaunt]

One more thing: I just noticed that you wrote that the delete flag was one byte. Is it not two bytes (a short)? Mine is for B&S version 2.1.2.

How's it going?

[Abiodun Okusolubo]

Thanks very much for your concern, mine is actually 2.2.1. However, it is 1 byte, so I use getByte.
Cheers.

[Sanjay Mistry]

Hi Guys,

I'm a newbie here. I also have B&S assignment. Where is it that I can check the version? Could 2.3.1 be a verison?

Thanks
Sanjay

[Abiodun Okusolubo]

2.3.1: Yep,
Looks very much like a version number. On my assignment, the version number is found in bold letters on the top of the html instruction page.

Later

[Sanjay Mistry]

Thanks Abiodun ...