>So I am confused... How do you define and use a model DSCB? A model DSCB is only used for non-SMS GDG's. You define it with whatever parameters you want, all of which can be over-ridden at GDG dataset creation time.
The usage is automatic, because you have created a non-catalogued instance of the model on the same volume as the catalogue for the GDG's High-Level Qualifier. The definition is a standard DD statement, specifying the parameters needed, DISP=(NEW,KEEP,KEEP) and the VOLSER of the Catalogue. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

