>And I suspect that ISPF still relies on reading PDS(E) directories as PS data >>sets rather than using DESERV
I would be astounded if ISPF doesn't use standard services. Since the format of PDSEs has never been published, and since directory space can be created when needed in non-contiguous areas, I seriously doubt ISPF can read the directory as a PS data set. Bib Shannon Rocket Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN