# System Parameters

'XI' | Extract Ignore

## Description

Allows extracted records to be read by other PxPlus processes. The blocking of the extracted record is limited to EXTRACT, WRITE and REMOVE.

#### Note:
This parameter is not applicable to files with Extended records (keyed files created with the 'X' attribute - see Keyed directive).

## Default

Off - The EXTRACT of a record blocks all other file I/O on that record, including READ.

## See Also

EXTRACT Read and Lock Data
WRITE Add/Update Data in File
REMOVE Delete Record from File