BLDG Command

The BLDG command builds a generation data group (GDG) index. This command is valid only for CVOL catalogs.

Note: The BLDG command is not valid for VSAM or ICF catalogs.

This function is available on the UT Menu panel as FUNCTION value 6 or on any other menu or formatted panel as FUNCTION value UT.6.

This command has the following format:

►►─ BLDG ─ ,INDX=index ─ ,ENTRIES=nnn ─┬─────────────────────────┬────────────►◄
                                       └─ ,FULL= ─┬─ DELETE ◄ ─┬─┘
                                                  └─ EMPTY ────┘

INDX

Defines the name of the GDG index.

Limits: 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters

ENTRIES

Defines the number of entries to be contained in the GDG index.

Limits: 1 to 255 numeric characters

FULL

Specifies action to be taken once the ENTRIES value is exceeded.

DELETE: Specifies the oldest entry is to be removed. DELETE is the default.
EMPTY: Specifies all entries are to be removed.