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Type 80 Format

CA Top Secret uses SMF type 80 format records. A DSECT (Dummy Control Section) for these records is documented in the installation exit (TSSINSTX) source code.

LOG(ACCESS), LOG(ACTIVITY), and LOG(ALL) are primarily diagnostic tools for Technical Support people. Because each option produces a large number of records, dumping such a large volume of records on the Audit/Tracking File, might cause excessive wrapping of the File, which, in turn, means you need a larger File. In short, limit your use of these three options.

Important! A LOG option issued after the startup of CA Top Secret resets not only the global LOG options, but also the LOG setting of every facility.