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Allocate Rule Sets

Follow standard ISPF/PDF data set naming requirements when creating rule sets.

To allocate rule sets

1. Use either of the following methods:
   • Option 3.2 of ISPF/PDF
   • The TSO ALLOCATE command

   The Data Set Utility menu displays.

2. Complete the fields and allocate the data set.
3. Use the following parameter values when allocating AOF rule sets:
   • DSORG=PO
   • RECFM=FB
   • LRECL=80

   Use these parameters at your discretion:

   • DSN (see Determining AOF Rule Set Names in this chapter.)
   • BLKSIZE
   • SPACE
   • UNIT
   • STORCLAS

The rule sets are allocated.