How can you report from more than one file and get the results you want, effectively? When joining files does not produce the results you desire, MATCH FILE will allow you to com-bine data from multiple files in a multitude of ways.

You Will Learn How To:

	Recognize when JOIN will not produce the desired results
	Build the MATCH FILE syntax utilizing different verbs and sort requirements, while understanding the differences in final report output
	Understand the advantages and disadvantages of JOIN vs. MATCH
	Effectively utilize MATCH FILE concepts to achieve desired results with minimum system impact

Who Should Take This Course:
Users and developers of FOCUS and WebFOCUS (Windows and Browser versions) who need to report on data from more than one file.

Prerequisite:
Course 102 or 352, Course 126 recommmended