The records can start out F or V as one chooses. That sounds like I am messing with you, but the file starts out (already mangled) on my PC, so I can upload it to any dataset I want. Typical of binary files on other than a mainframe or AS/400, there are no "system" line-endings. I know where the records begin and end but FTP does not. I first uploaded it to an FB dataset but ultimately decided VB made better sense. It is only 37K so it is quick to upload.
What would I zap the DSCB to? The records vary in length. The problem is the records (or lack of record boundaries) not the RECFM. Anyway, I have it done. I think I mangled 3 or 4 out of ~150 records. Good enough. 146 more test records than I had before. Charles -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Gould Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Break a dataset into new record boundaries? Charles: If all the records are V then why not just zap the dscb? then user iebgener? If the records are mixed (F & VB) then use any of the suggestions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
