>I've read about the MAXSORT differences but this is not an API option. ...
It's been a long time since I've used either version. But, I believe you can specify almost any (if not all) SYNCSORT options in the DD $ORTPARM even for in-programme calls. -teD In God we Trust! All others bring data! -- W. Edwards Deming ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

