>So the solution would be... if you want the dataset in 1 extent.... restore the dataset to an empty volume.
You might be able to get DSS to restore to a single extent if you preallocate the dataset and use the REPLACE parameter during the restore. Regards, John ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

