We're always behind the curve, so I'm just using extended format(EF). I'm trying to replace the Stop x37/DIF methodology with EF. I'm using EF for x37 reasons, not striping or greater than 4GB, and access is via QSAM. Other than the candidate entries for each dataset is there any major draw backs, eg HSM, FTP'ing, restoring? And will an EF mutivolume dataset be restored to a single volume if it's copied or HSM recalled?
Doing some testing, I did find one thing that has me puzzled. I created a trk=(1,1) EF dataset and the EOV routine got control after 149 extents on two volumes. It allocates the 123 extents on one volume and then 26 on the second volume, there was plenty of room on the second volume as the next test indicated. I removed the EOV exit and it wrote 123 extent on each of the three volumes. Jack Kelly 202-502-2390 (Office) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
