Indicates the relative
position to start the read and the amount of data to return.
Bit Value
Definition
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No bits set
Start with the entry prior to the
one specified in the event key structure.
1
Start with the entry prior to the one specified
in the event key structure.
2
Start at the most recent entry.
4
Start at the oldest (last) record on file.
This request will not be limited by in formation in the event key or filter
structures.
Note: The multiple record flag is NOT valid for this request; only
the oldest (last) record on file will be returned to the caller.
Start at the entry identified by the EventKey.
Note: the previous bit settings are mutually exclusive. If multiples
are set ON, the most recent entry will be returned.
16
Multiple Read; Return as many complete
records as possible (limited by buffer size or End-of-file condition). Upon
completion, the event key structure contains information pertaining to the
last record returned to the caller.
Note: This flag will be ignored if specified along with an oldest
record request.