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Accounting Information and User Data

Each Volume record on the TMC contains a 50-byte User Data Field which is available to you for the storage of any desired information. This field can be used to store accounting information, certification information, or any data beneficial to effective tape management in your installation.

The accounting interface allows accounting information to be automatically extracted from the accounting fields located in the JOB card, EXEC statement, or through the operating system, and stored.

If capture of accounting information is not desired, then the entire User Data Field is available for any other purpose. The User Data Field is accessed through a standard CA 1 or site-defined keyword by online inquiry and update or batch functions.

Note: For more information on accounting exits and the User Data Field, see the Systems Programmer Guide.