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Ashly

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:23 pm
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Hi

I would like to know the limitations on the record length for various dataset record formats.
Like FB, VB, FBA, F

Can somebody help me in this regard? icon_rolleyes.gif
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:45 pm
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Hi,

These record lengths are differentiate according to the client system you using.

I think there is no fix format.

Please let me know if i'm wrong.

Thanks.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:53 pm
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Hello,

Any client specifications must still conform to the rules from IBM. . .
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:00 pm
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These record lengths are differentiate according to the client system you using.

I think there is no fix format.

Please let me know if i'm wrong.
Okay, you're wrong.

The record length limitations are spelled out in the manual and do not depend upon the client system in any way, shape, style or form. Furthermore, your statement about "no fix format" makes absolutely no sense -- RECFM=F or FB or FBA or FBS are all fixed format.
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GRIN ....... I thought that I would leave this to the more diplomatic people to explain icon_wink.gif
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12.42 LRECL Parameter from the z/OS V1R11.0 MVS JCL Reference manual.
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Keven,

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