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Defining the File Parameters

The dataview parameter definition describes the sequential file corresponding to the dataview as follows. Use the PARAMETER command or equivalent PF key to display this fill‑in for the current sequential file dataview definition.

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 IDEAL: DVW PARAMETERS    DVW TEST‑DOC (001)       SYS: DOC  FILL‑IN

Update Intent    Y     (Y=Yes, N=No)
Filename      SEQDVW1

The components of the dataview parameter fill‑in are as follows:

Update Intent

Y Dataview can update the table.

N Dataview cannot update the table.

Filename File name from the CA Ideal startup JCL:

z/OS One‑ to eight‑character ddname from the DD statement.

VSE One‑ to seven‑character DLBL or TLBL name from the DLBL or TLBL statement.

For VSE Only

The following components display when the operating system is VSE:

Record Length Required. It must be from 1 to 32,000.

Block Size Required. It must be a multiple of the record length and cannot exceed 32,000.

Record Format One of the following:

FBLK Fixed block

FUNB Unblocked

Device Type One of the following:

DISK TAPE

PRT

PUNCH

Tape Labels One of the following:

Y Tape labels

N No tape labels