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afroz alam
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I want to convert VSAM file to PS file. The record size of VSAM file is 60520. When i tried to convert this through JCL (using IDCAMS) by providing DCB parameter (LRECL=60520,RECFM=VB,BLKSIZE=0), it gives JCL error saying 'LRECL is too large'. I think it is because of LRECL should be max of 32768.
Can we do this through any programs or utility? How to convert VSAM of recordsize 60520 into PS File?
I have seen so may documents for this, all are mentioned this throgh IDCAMS but their record size was less. so there was no problem. But nowhere mentioned if the record size is bigger, then how to convert.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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dick scherrer
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Hello,
Write a bit of code or use a utility to split the large vsam records into multiple smaller records. |
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Robert Sample
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From the Access Method Services for Catalogs manual on the DEFINE CLUSTER record size:
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| Restriction: With REPRO and EXPORT, you cannot use data sets with record sizes greater than 32 760. |
So you can either (1) manually figure out how to split the VSAM records into records of no more than 32760 bytes so you can copy the VSAM file to a sequential file, or (2) give up on the idea of dumping the VSAM file to a sequential file. Your choice. |
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Ronald Burr
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I've never tried it, but (if I interpret the JCL manual correctly) you "might" be able to use RECFM=VS (no B), with LRECL=X, and a BLKSIZE that is NOT equal to zero (suggest a BLKSIZE of just less than a half track for dasd, or 32760 for tape )
Worth a try?
Of course, the larger question remains - what is the purpose for copying the VSAM file to a PS file in the first place?
Is it just for "backup" purposes (if so, there are MUCH better ways to do it).
Will the output file be used as input to another process? If so, how will the recipient program handle such a large LRECL? |
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afroz alam
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Thanks to all for the response......
@Ronald Burr - I tried with VS with BLKSIZE=0, it did notwork...I will try with BLKSIZE not equal to zero. Will let you know.
As per your question, yes, VSAM to PS file is required as it will be used by another system to read it.
Once again, Thanks to All.... |
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dick scherrer
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Hello,
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| VSAM to PS file is required as it will be used by another system to read it. |
You need to consider how to split the records so the other system will be able to read the data. . .
Or simply create another vsam file for that system to read. . . |
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PeterHolland
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| The TS could look at LRECL=X, BFTEK=A, RECFM=VBS |
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