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Convert a RECFM=FB into a RECFM=VB
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bigcoolbudy

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:20 am
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HI,

I have to convert a Fixed block file - RECFM=FB (record size is 150) into a variable block file - RECFM=VB, Could anyone help me to show the way how i can convert it.

Thanks for your help
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Frank Yaeger

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:29 am
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You can use DFSORT's FTOV parameter. For details, see the "FB to VB conversion" Smart DFSORT Trick at:

www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/software/sort/mvs/tricks/
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