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Adding a DL/I Segment

Follow this procedure to add a DL/I segment:

1. Specify the following required information:

   FUNC= ADDN
   SIZE= size of the DL/I segment
   

2. Enter the following optional information:

   DATA= data string to initialize the new segment
   

3. Press Enter to display the work area for the new segment. FILE displays the message WORK AREA OBTAINED.
4. Change the displayed segment. For details, see Change Data in the Work Area earlier in this chapter.
5. To write the new segment, enter the following required information, and then press Enter:

   FUNC= ISRT
   SSA= SSAs necessary to insert segment into proper
        position in database
   

The returned PCB information is displayed in the lower‑right portion of the screen. The segment is added if the call is successful.