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Cross-Area Sets

A cross-area set is a set whose owner resides in one area and whose members reside in one or more other areas. Set statistics for cross-area sets, as well as for single-area sets, can be excluded by using the NOMEMBERSET and/or NOOWNERSET options of the AREA statement.

Exhibit 3.6: AREA Statement Syntax

AREA Parameter

AREA=area-name

In the AUTOMATIC Mode, AREA identifies an area that you want to exclude or limit. The area you specify must be one that is defined by the subschema you are using to process the database.

Default Parameters

You do not have to specify default parameters such as SWEEP, MEMBERSET, and OWNERSET. They may, however, be coded for documentation purposes.