Peter, We don't use the LNKLSTxx any longer. We do use Dynamic APF list through the PROGxx member. Roy
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter Relson Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 8:12 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: PROGxx vs LNKLSTxx, and APF FORMAT(DYNAMIC) Curiosity/Impact questions PROGxx has existed for almost 25 years, and support within there for dynamic LNKLST for almost 20 years. We're looking at some new work for which we likely won't change the LNKLSTxx path, thus requiring use of PROGxx for defining the LNKLST in order to use the new functionality. So, -- are folks still using LNKLSTxx -- why? (this could include lack of need to change) -- if you are using it, do you have concerns with changing? -- are you aware of the CSVLNKPR exec (in samplib) that exists to create a PROGxx member from a LNKLSTxx member? The default for APF processing has never changed from "static table" (there's a "dynamic format" operation to make it dynamic, but it's best if that is identified during IPL to avoid wasting space). Are folks using a dynamically format APF list? (i.e., the APF FORMAT(DYNAMIC) statement in PROGxx, or SETPROG APF,FORMAT=DYNAMIC)? When we implemented dynamic APF, there were a few IBM and ISV products that needed to be enhanced to accommodate it, so we could not unconditionally change to dynamic format. I hope that all such problems have long ago been resolved, but we have still left control in the hands of the customer. Note that you can switch to dynamic after IPL, but it is a bit "better" to have identified during IPL that the format is dynamic if you have no problem areas remaining that require the static format. Thanks. Peter Relson z/OS Core Technology Design ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me via return e-mail and permanently delete the original and destroy all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
