In DFSORT, can we use a VB file with SYSIN

gsbrar16 · New User Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 27 Location: india

Hi All,
In DFSORT, can we use a VB file with SYSIN. Like
//SYSIN DD DSN=aaaaa.bbbbb.ccccc,DISP=SHR

Here aaaaa.bbbbb.ccccc is a VB(Variable blocked) file. When i am trying to run SORT woth this SYSIN stetement, i am getting MAXCC= 16. and a message that "sort statements npt found".

Please tell me if anything can be done. I dont want to change SYSIN statement.

Thanks and Regards

superk · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:11 pm

Here are the rules.

expat · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:24 pm

As far as I am aware, you need to use FB 80 for SYSIN with DFSORT.

If you do not want to change the SYSIN dataset, I can only suggest that you take a backup, and redefine the file with the correct attributes, and eliminate the need for any further changes.

gsbrar16 · New User Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 27 Location: india

Thanks for the Link.

Frank Yaeger · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:08 pm

SYSIN must be FB, but you can use your VB file by converting it temporarily to an FB file. If you want me to show you how, tell me the LRECL of your VB file.

gsbrar16 · New User Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 27 Location: india

Hi Frank,

Record length of my file is 80.

regards

Frank Yaeger · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:13 am

S1 sets up the temporary FB SYSIN file from your VB SYSIN file. S2 uses the temporary FB SYSIN file.

gsbrar16 · New User Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 27 Location: india

Thanks frank for your reply.

regards
Guralam Singh