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Displaying Tape Volume Information Managing Tapes2-42 User ReferenceDisplaying Tape Volume InformationOnline Manager provides the Tape Volume Info

Managing Tapes Maintaining Tape Volume InformationChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-43Maintaining Tape Volume InformationUse the Manage Tape V

Purging a Tape Volume Managing Tapes2-44 User ReferencePurging a Tape VolumeYou can purge a tape volume from the DSN Catalog by using the Manage T

Managing Tapes Recording Tape CleaningChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-45Recording Tape CleaningYou can record tape cleaning using either the

Understanding Retention Concepts Retention and Scratching2-46 User ReferenceRetention and ScratchingUnderstanding Retention ConceptsRetention is h

Retention and Scratching Setting Dataset Definition RetentionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-47Setting Dataset Definition RetentionWhen a da

Modifying Dataset Definition Retention Retention and Scratching2-48 User ReferenceModifying Dataset Definition RetentionWhen an existing dataset d

Retention and Scratching Setting or Modifying Dataset Version RetentionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-49Setting or Modifying Dataset Versio

Cycling a Dataset Version Retention and Scratching2-50 User ReferenceCycling a Dataset VersionCycling is a special purpose function for overriding

Retention and Scratching Cycling a Dataset VersionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-51 TSIO0211.Y ---------- BIM-EPIC - Cycle a Version ------

Preface xiPrefaceMost BIM-EPIC features operate only in conjunction with controlled datasets (datasets thatBIM-EPIC catalogs and maintains), and c

Scratching a Dataset Version Retention and Scratching2-52 User ReferenceScratching a Dataset VersionThere are several different status types that

3-13 DSN Catalog Management UtilityBIM-EPIC provides the TSIDMNT utility program for managing the DSN Catalog. The samefunctions can also be performe

3-2 User ReferenceSCRATCH...3-39TRANSF

Command SummaryChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-3Command SummaryCommand FunctionADD Add a version of a controlled dataset to the DSN C

BIM-EPIC Requirements BIM-EPIC System Requirements3-4 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC System RequirementsBIM-EPIC Requirements TSIDMNT is designed for use

BIM-EPIC System Requirements CA-EPIC for CMS RequirementsChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-5CA-EPIC for CMS RequirementsIn order to use

Command Syntax TSIDMNT Commands3-6 User ReferenceTSIDMNT CommandsCommand SyntaxTSIDMNT functions follow this syntax:command [ 'dataset-name&a

TSIDMNT Commands PASSWORDChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-7PASSWORDIf your installation has used the PASSWD configuration option to in

ADD TSIDMNT Commands3-8 User ReferenceADDUse the ADD command to add a new version to a controlled dataset. To create a new BIM-EPIC dataset defin

TSIDMNT Commands ADDChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-9Parameter Required? Valid Entry Defaultdataset-nameYes 1 to 44 characters NoneSp

xii User ReferenceBraces ({ NOFUNCTION }) also indicate required items. They surround lists of values orparameters where only one must be supplie

ADD TSIDMNT Commands3-10 User Referenceexample, if the highest current generation number (usually version 1) is 000120, specify a newgeneration nu

TSIDMNT Commands CAPACITYChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-11CAPACITYUse the CAPACITY control statement to display DSN Catalog usage.

CATALOG TSIDMNT Commands3-12 User ReferenceCATALOGUse the CATALOG command to create a new BIM-EPIC dataset definition (EDD) in theDSN Catalog, and

TSIDMNT Commands CATALOGChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-13Parameter Required? Valid Entry Defaultdataset-nameYes 1 to 44 characters N

CATALOG TSIDMNT Commands3-14 User ReferenceRET specifies the number of days to retain the dataset after its creation date.CYC specifies the number

TSIDMNT Commands CATALOGChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-15The following densities are supported for 3424/9348 devices:42 Buffered wri

CATALOG TSIDMNT Commands3-16 User ReferenceDisk information is only meaningful to BIM-EPIC, but it can be updated from CA-EPIC forCMS.Parameter Re

TSIDMNT Commands CATALOGChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-17The following example catalogs the BALANCE.BUDGET dataset, with day retenti

CLEAN TSIDMNT Commands3-18 User ReferenceCLEANUse the CLEAN command to record tape cleaning. CLEAN sets the use and error counts forcleaned tapes

TSIDMNT Commands CLOSEChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-19CLOSEBIM-EPIC only accesses active versions of a dataset. Datasets that are

Preface xiiiStep Action 1 Gain as thorough an understanding of the situation as you can, and classify yourcall using one of the following categori

CYCLE TSIDMNT Commands3-20 User ReferenceCYCLEThe CYCLE command is a special purpose command for overriding the normal CyclesRetention (CYC) of a

TSIDMNT Commands CYCLEChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-21Parameter Required? Valid Entry Defaultdataset-nameYes 1 to 44 characters Non

DELETE TSIDMNT Commands3-22 User ReferenceDELETEUse the DELETE command to remove a dataset and all its versions from the DSN Catalog andfrom BIM-E

TSIDMNT Commands DEQChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-23DEQUse DEQ to dequeue the BIM-EPIC DSN Catalog after it has been enqueued with

DISPLAY TSIDMNT Commands3-24 User ReferenceDISPLAYUse the DISPLAY command to display entries in the DSN Catalog. The display lists allcataloged i

TSIDMNT Commands DISPLAYChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-25Parameter Required? Valid Entry DefaultSpecify one of the following four (r

DISPLAY TSIDMNT Commands3-26 User ReferenceThe following parameters are valid with the ALL and string.ALL parameters.ACTIVE displays only active v

TSIDMNT Commands ENQChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-27ENQUse ENQ to enqueue the BIM-EPIC DSN Catalog and prevent access to it by jobs

LOCK TSIDMNT Commands3-28 User ReferenceLOCKUse the LOCK command to lock a dataset or version.If you do not specify a version, volume serial numbe

TSIDMNT Commands MCATALOGChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-29MCATALOGUse the MCATALOG command to specify that a tape dataset can be acc

xiv User ReferenceRelated PublicationsThe documents described below contain important BIM-EPIC technical information.Familiarity with the relevant

MOVE TSIDMNT Commands3-30 User ReferenceMOVEUse the MOVE command to change the vault and slot location of a tape volume.If an Automated Cartridge

TSIDMNT Commands OFFLINE (VSE Only)Chapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-31OFFLINE (VSE Only)Use the OFFLINE command to prevent a disk volu

ONLINE (VSE Only) TSIDMNT Commands3-32 User ReferenceONLINE (VSE Only)Use the ONLINE command to enable BIM-EPIC to access a disk volume for both i

TSIDMNT Commands PURGEChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-33PURGEUse the PURGE command to remove BIM-EPIC dataset definitions (EDDs), ver

QUIESCE (VSE Only) TSIDMNT Commands3-34 User ReferenceQUIESCE (VSE Only)QUIESCE makes disk volumes ineligible for the creation of controlled datas

TSIDMNT Commands RELEASEChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-35RELEASEUse the RELEASE command to unlock, for one use only, EDDs or version

RENAME TSIDMNT Commands3-36 User ReferenceRENAMEThe RENAME command allows you to change the name of a cataloged dataset. All existingversions of

TSIDMNT Commands RETAINChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-37RETAINUse the RETAIN command to alter a version's expiration date, crea

RETAIN TSIDMNT Commands3-38 User ReferenceThe following example retains version 3 of the AGED.TRIAL.BALANCE dataset. Version 3is closed and is re

TSIDMNT Commands SCRATCHChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-39SCRATCHUse the SCRATCH command to scratch a version of a dataset. The vers

1-11 IntroductionThis chapter contains an overview of features and functions provided by BIM-EPIC®. Thismanual is written to include the novice mainf

SCRATCH TSIDMNT Commands3-40 User ReferenceFOR specifies that the disk volume on which a dataset resides is no longer available and theentry is to

TSIDMNT Commands TRANSFERChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-41TRANSFERUse the TRANSFER command to move a version from one dataset to ano

UNLOCK TSIDMNT Commands3-42 User ReferenceUNLOCKUse the UNLOCK command to permanently unlock a locked dataset or version. To unlock adataset or v

TSIDMNT Commands UPDATEChapter 3. DSN Catalog Management Utility 3-43UPDATEUse UPDATE to change the characteristics associated with an EDD in the

UPDATE TSIDMNT Commands3-44 User Reference

4-14 Accessing the DSN CatalogThis chapter discusses several ways to access the DSN Catalog.Displaying DSN Catalog Entries (TSIDUTL DSPLY)...

Displaying DSN Catalog Entries (TSIDUTL DSPLY)4-2 User ReferenceDisplaying DSN Catalog Entries (TSIDUTL DSPLY)The DSPLY command creates reports fr

Displaying DSN Catalog Entries (TSIDUTL DSPLY)Chapter 4. Accessing the DSN Catalog 4-3NEW reports dataset versions created since the last time t

Displaying DSN Catalog Entries (TSIDUTL DSPLY)4-4 User ReferenceThe following job produces a report listing all datasets belonging to the System I

Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2)Chapter 4. Accessing the DSN Catalog 4-5Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2)You may want to access DSN

Configuration Options BIM-EPIC Fundamentals1-2 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC FundamentalsConfiguration OptionsBIM-EPIC provides configuration options whi

TSIDAC2 Calling Procedure Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2)4-6 User ReferenceTSIDAC2 Calling ProcedureTSIDAC2 returns DSN Catalog informatio

Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2) TSIDAC2 Calling ProcedureChapter 4. Accessing the DSN Catalog 4-7Data is returned only if the return code

TSIDAC2 Search Arguments and Calls Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2)4-8 User ReferenceTSIDAC2 Search Arguments and CallsThe following pages

Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2) TSIDAC2 Search Arguments and CallsChapter 4. Accessing the DSN Catalog 4-9 . . MOVE HEX02 TO

TSIDAC2 Search Arguments and Calls Accessing DSN Catalog Records (TSIDAC2)4-10 User ReferencePROCEDURE DIVISION. . . . MOVE HIGH-V

ADDRESS EPICChapter 4. Accessing the DSN Catalog 4-11ADDRESS EPICThe ADDRESS EPIC command provides an interface to BIM-EPIC from BIM's Globa

ADDRESS EPIC4-12 User ReferenceIn the following examples, REXX coding rules apply, that is, if an argument is a literal, it iswithin quote marks;

5-15 BIM-EPIC TLBL and DLBL StatementsThis chapter describes BIM-EPIC’s TLBL and DLBL statements. BIM-EPIC TLBLstatements are slightly different from

TLBL Statements5-2 User ReferenceTLBL StatementsBIM-EPIC provides modifications to the standard VSE TLBL statement. Similarities anddifferences a

TLBL StatementsChapter 5. BIM-EPIC TLBL and DLBL Statements 5-3dtfname specifies the symbolic name that the program uses for the dataset, for exa

BIM-EPIC Fundamentals Controlled DatasetsChapter 1. Introduction 1-3Controlled DatasetsBIM-EPIC controls datasets best when they are known to its

TLBL Statements5-4 User ReferenceC0 1600 bpiC8 800 bpiThe following densities are supported for 3490E devices:F0 Buffered write mode (3490E)F8 Buf

TLBL StatementsChapter 5. BIM-EPIC TLBL and DLBL Statements 5-5In the following example, BIM-EPIC selects the tape volume BACKUP.STR (version 1)

TLBL Options TLBL Statements5-6 User ReferenceTLBL OptionsTLBL option codes provide special BIM-EPIC processing that is unavailable with standardV

TLBL Statements TLBL OptionsChapter 5. BIM-EPIC TLBL and DLBL Statements 5-7Rewinds and unloads the tape at close.Prevents rewinding the tape at

DLBL Statements5-8 User ReferenceDLBL StatementsThe BIM-EPIC DLBL statement is identical to the VSE DLBL statement, with additionaloptions provide

DLBL StatementsChapter 5. BIM-EPIC TLBL and DLBL Statements 5-9Code ActionA Align allocation on cylinder boundariesB=n Reblock (n=1 to 32767|MAX|

DLBL Options DLBL Statements5-10 User ReferenceDLBL OptionsAligns the disk allocation on cylinder boundaries. Valid for CKD devices only. Alloca

DLBL Statements DLBL OptionsChapter 5. BIM-EPIC TLBL and DLBL Statements 5-11Overrides BIM-EPIC's control of dataset. Valid ASSGN and EXTEN

DLBL Options DLBL Statements5-12 User ReferenceThe next version of the dataset is to be written in the same extent space the current versionoccupi

6-16 BIM-EPIC DD StatementsThe BIM-EPIC DD statement is an MVS-style dataset label for VSE installations. For manyusers, its primary benefit is compa

Start Track 1 Datasets BIM-EPIC Fundamentals1-4 User ReferenceStart Track 1 DatasetsA Start Track 1 dataset is a disk dataset that is defined by t

Introduction Specifying the DD Statement6-2 User ReferenceSpecifying the DD StatementIntroductionAll DD statements follow the same format. The id

Specifying the DD Statement DD Statement SyntaxChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-3DD Statement SyntaxYou can specify multiple parameters after

DD Statement Syntax Specifying the DD Statement6-4 User Reference* //TAPEIN DD DSN=INVENTRY.1QTR(0),DISP=(OLD,KEEP)* //TAPEIN DD DSN=INVENTRY.

Specifying the DD Statement Special DD NamesChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-5Special DD NamesMany ddnames have special purposes in MVS. This

Special DD Names Specifying the DD Statement6-6 User ReferenceSYSABEND, SYSUDUMP, and SYSMDUMP determine the kind of dump to be generatedwhen a jo

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets Introduction to the ParametersChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-7DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datas

Introduction to the Parameters DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-8 User ReferenceYou can also request CPU and partition independence or co

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets What to do for Different Types of DatasetsChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-9What to do for Different

What to do for Different Types of Datasets DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-10 User ReferenceThe following example shows a new, uncatalog

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets What to do for Different Types of DatasetsChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-11You can use existing VSA

BIM-EPIC Fundamentals Controlling Different Types of DatasetsChapter 1. Introduction 1-5Controlling Different Types of DatasetsBIM-EPIC can contr

AMP Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-12 User ReferenceAMP Parameter Use the AMP parameter to define a VSAM cluster or a VSAM/SA

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets DCB ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-13DCB ParameterUse the DCB parameter to define the char

DCB Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-14 User ReferenceSpecifies a recording density. Valid density codes are:Code Density2 800

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets DISP ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-15DISP ParameterDISP identifies how a dataset is to be

DISP Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-16 User Reference• DELETE• KEEPIf abnormal-end-status is used without both usage-status

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets Normal Termination SubparametersChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-17Normal Termination SubparametersCa

Deleting Datasets Using DDGEN and the DISP Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-18 User ReferenceDeleting Datasets Using DDGEN and

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets Deleting Datasets Using DDGEN and the DISP ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-19DISP=(OLD,KEEP

Deleting Datasets Using DDGEN and the DISP Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-20 User Referencedisk dataset; in that case the dis

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets Abnormal Termination SubparametersChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-21Abnormal Termination Subparamete

This documentation applies toRelease 6.3 of the program productBIM-EPIC.Original Printing ... 01/08/2001Last Revised...

DSN Catalog Entries BIM-EPIC Fundamentals1-6 User ReferenceDSN Catalog EntriesBIM-EPIC’s control of datasets is based on information contained in

DSN Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-22 User ReferenceDSN ParameterThe DSN parameter specifies the name of the dataset being pr

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets DSN ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-23For compatibility with MVS, the current version is in

FREE Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-24 User ReferenceFREE ParameterSpecifies when a tape drive assignment is to be released.

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets LABEL ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-25LABEL ParameterThe LABEL parameter can be used to d

OPTION Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-26 User ReferenceOPTION ParameterThe OPTION parameter can be used to invoke a BIM-EPIC

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets OPTION ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-27Overrides configuration options ALLMALL=NO (defaul

OPTION Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-28 User ReferenceOPTION=RUN can be used to unload the tape at close. It overrides any

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets OPTION ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-29To allocate a new dataset five tracks smaller than

SPACE Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-30 User ReferenceSPACE ParameterSPACE specifies the allocation of a disk dataset. Space

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets SPACE ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-31specified). However, if the SPACE parameter is not

BIM-EPIC Fundamentals DSN Catalog ManagementChapter 1. Introduction 1-7DSN Catalog ManagementMost updates to the DSN Catalog are made automatical

SPACE Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-32 User ReferenceThe following example shows an uncontrolled dataset. BIM-EPIC creates

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets UNIT ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-33UNIT ParameterSpecifies a device or device type for

UNIT Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-34 User Reference• 3420 specifies any tape device (does not override default MODE)• 342

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets VOLUME ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-35VOLUME ParameterFor tape datasets, use VOLUME to s

VOLUME Parameter DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets6-36 User ReferenceSER=volser selects a volume by volume serial number. You can use this

DD Statements for Tape and Disk Datasets VOLUME ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-37The VOL=REF=subparameter tells BIM-EPIC the name o

VOLUME Parameter DD Statements For Printer and Punch Datasets6-38 User ReferenceDD Statements For Printer and Punch DatasetsYou can use DD stateme

DD Statements for In-Stream Datasets VOLUME ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-39DD Statements for In-Stream DatasetsWhen a job uses in

VOLUME Parameter DD Statements for In-Stream Datasets6-40 User ReferenceIn the following example, the AJS00987 statement is read as in-stream data

DD Statements for Dummy Datasets VOLUME ParameterChapter 6. BIM-EPIC DD Statements 6-41DD Statements for Dummy DatasetsYou can define dummy datas

DSN Catalog Maintenance BIM-EPIC Fundamentals1-8 User ReferenceDSN Catalog MaintenanceThe DSN Catalog must be maintained regularly. Maintenance i

VOLUME Parameter DD Statements for Dummy Datasets6-42 User Reference

7-17 Running Jobs With BIM-EPICBIM-EPIC is designed to work with your existing JCL. However, JCL changes are sometimesnecessary and sometimes helpful

Unsupported Datasets Introduction7-2 User ReferenceIntroductionUnsupported DatasetsBIM-EPIC does not control datasets that are defined in the JCL

Introduction JCL or DSN Catalog?Chapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-3JCL or DSN Catalog?For output datasets, JCL parameters always override c

Input Dataset Selection Introduction7-4 User ReferenceInput Dataset SelectionWhen you use TLBL and DLBL statements for input, BIM-EPIC selects the

Introduction Defining Your Datasets With TLBL, DLBL, and DD StatementsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-5Defining Your Datasets With TLBL,

Rules For Dataset Name Introduction7-6 User ReferenceRules For Dataset NameRules for dataset names are specified at 5-2, 5-8 and 6-22 in this manu

Introduction LUB Allocation and the ASSGN StatementChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-7LUB Allocation and the ASSGN StatementUsing LUB alloc

Controlled Datasets Disk Processing7-8 User ReferenceDisk ProcessingControlled DatasetsFor most controlled datasets, the EXTENT statement is ignor

Disk Processing Start Track 1 DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-9Start Track 1 DatasetsTo define a Start Track 1 dataset, you must

BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction 1-9BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)IntroductionBIM-EPIC uses the datas

Reusing the Same Space Disk Processing7-10 User ReferenceReusing the Same SpaceDSN CatalogIf you want to write a new version of a disk dataset in

Processing Tape Datasets Processing Internal Tape LabelsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-11Processing Tape DatasetsProcessing Internal Tap

Rewind Options and MTC Statements Processing Tape Datasets7-12 User ReferenceRewind Options and MTC StatementsYou do not need to use MTC statement

Processing Tape Datasets Multi-Volume ProcessingChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-13Multi-Volume ProcessingYou can process up to 255 volume

Multi-Dataset Processing Processing Tape Datasets7-14 User ReferenceMulti-Dataset ProcessingThis section explains the concept of multi-dataset gro

Processing Tape Datasets Multi-Dataset ProcessingChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-15Each subdataset has its own EDD, but some subdataset a

Multi-Dataset Processing Processing Tape Datasets7-16 User ReferenceIf you are creating subdatasets with a single program that opens multiple DTFs

Processing Tape Datasets Multi-Dataset ProcessingChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-17Be sure the dataset is not already controlled before y

Multi-Dataset Processing Examples Processing Tape Datasets7-18 User ReferenceMulti-Dataset Processing ExamplesThe first example is one of the simp

Processing Tape Datasets Multi-Dataset Processing ExamplesChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-19This example creates multiple datasets with t

Introduction BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)1-10 User Referenceis no difference in function between them. You can use both together to group

Multi-Dataset Processing Examples Processing Tape Datasets7-20 User ReferenceThis example creates multiple datasets with different DTF names. Bec

Processing Tape Datasets Multi-Dataset Processing ExamplesChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-21This example is very similar to Example 2. I

Multi-Dataset Processing Examples Processing Tape Datasets7-22 User ReferenceIn the example above, the options used in the creation step are:Optio

Processing Tape Datasets Multi-Dataset Processing ExamplesChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-23Whenever a subdataset such as VERY.LONG.NAME.

Sequential Datasets Types of Datasets7-24 User ReferenceTypes of DatasetsSequential DatasetsFor disk, allocation is on track boundaries for CKD de

Types of Datasets Direct Access DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-25Direct Access DatasetsFor direct access datasets:• LUB allocat

ISAM Datasets Types of Datasets7-26 User ReferenceISAM DatasetsBIM-EPIC can control ISAM datasets. The following VSE restrictions affect ISAM dat

Types of Datasets ISAM DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-27In the following example, each area is defined with its own set of param

VSAM and VSAM-Managed SAM Datasets Types of Datasets7-28 User ReferenceVSAM and VSAM-Managed SAM DatasetsBIM-EPIC does not control VSAM or VSAM-ma

Types of Datasets Work DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-29Work DatasetsBIM-EPIC can release disk space or tapes used for controlle

BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction 1-11You can use the retention days field to specify permanent retention (

CPU and Partition Independence Types of Datasets7-30 User ReferenceCPU and Partition IndependenceCPU and partition independence are normally used

Types of Datasets Common Work Datasets (CWDS)Chapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-31Common Work Datasets (CWDS)The easiest way to control sort

TYPEFLE=WORK DTFs Types of Datasets7-32 User ReferenceTYPEFLE=WORK DTFsDatasets that have TYPEFLE=WORK DTFs are processed differently from other s

Types of Datasets Compiler Work DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-33Compiler Work DatasetsCompiler work datasets have the same requ

Uncontrolled Datasets Types of Datasets7-34 User ReferenceUncontrolled DatasetsAny dataset that is not controlled using the DSN Catalog or the Sta

Types of Datasets Physical IOCS ProcessingChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-35Physical IOCS ProcessingVSE system utilities, sort programs,

Physical IOCS Processing Types of Datasets7-36 User Reference5. Generic device independence (GDI) cannot be used with PIOCS.6. Some PIOCS programs

Sorting with BIM-EPIC IntroductionChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-37Sorting with BIM-EPICIntroductionThis section describes the considera

BIM-EPIC Sort Interface (TSIDSRT) Sorting with BIM-EPIC7-38 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC Sort Interface (TSIDSRT)The BIM-EPIC sort interface program (TS

Sorting with BIM-EPIC Sort SpecificsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-39Sort SpecificsMany BIM-EPIC features rely upon DTF information that

EDD Tape Information BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)1-12 User ReferenceEDD Tape InformationThe label field specifies whether an output tape da

Sort Specifics Sorting with BIM-EPIC7-40 User ReferenceSYNCSORT offers options to improve compatibility with BIM-EPIC. See the SYNCSORTInstallati

Sorting with BIM-EPIC SORTWK DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-41SORTWK DatasetsTo provide optimal utilization of disk work space,

SORTWK Datasets Sorting with BIM-EPIC7-42 User ReferencePre-open assignments can be met by any of the following means:Media MethodDisk 1. Permanen

IDCAMS BACKUP and RESTOREChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-43IDCAMS BACKUP and RESTOREYou can use BIM-EPIC to control the IDCAMS backup dat

IDCAMS REPRO7-44 User ReferenceIDCAMS REPROYou can use BIM-EPIC to control non-VSAM sequential datasets for both input and outputwith the IDCAMS R

IDCAMS IMPORT/EXPORTChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-45IDCAMS IMPORT/EXPORTYou can use BIM-EPIC to control the portable file produced by t

LIBR BACKUP/RESTORE7-46 User ReferenceLIBR BACKUP/RESTOREYou can use BIM-EPIC to control the tape datasets created by the BACKUP function andread

DITTOChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-47DITTOYou can use BIM-EPIC to control tape and sequential disk files logically accessed by DITTO.Ho

VSE/POWER ACCOUNT FILE7-48 User ReferenceVSE/POWER ACCOUNT FILEYou can use BIM-EPIC to control account tape and sequential disk files created by t

VSE/POWER PDISPLAY, POFFLOAD and Printer/Punch Tape SpoolingChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-49VSE/POWER PDISPLAY, POFFLOAD and Printer/Pu

BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) EDD Tape InformationChapter 1. Introduction 1-13If you specify Tape Size as SMALL, BIM-EPIC requests a small

VSE/POWER PDISPLAY, POFFLOAD and Printer/Punch Tape Spooling7-50 User ReferenceSince VSE/POWER still has the tape drive assigned, BIM-EPIC is unab

SQL/VSE Tape Output FunctionsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-51SQL/VSE Tape Output FunctionsSQL/VSE is a long running task that manages d

VSE/ICCF and Interactive Partition GETVIS Requirements with BIM-EPIC7-52 User ReferenceVSE/ICCF and Interactive Partition GETVISRequirements with

Processing with COBOL IIChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-53Processing with COBOL IIBIM-EPIC requires that COBOL II programs are compiled w

Restarting Programs from a Checkpoint Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features7-54 User ReferenceUsing BIM-EPIC's JCL FeaturesRestarting Programs f

Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features Restarting Programs from a CheckpointChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-55In this example, TSIDASS restar

Choosing the Device Type Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features7-56 User ReferenceChoosing the Device TypeGeneric Device Independence (GDI) and Generi

Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features Choosing the Device TypeChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-57You can use GDI or GDIUR for uncontrolled an

Choosing the Device Type Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features7-58 User ReferenceThis example routes punch output to a disk dataset using GDIUR.* //I

Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features System Datasets and VSE Device IndependenceChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-59System Datasets and VSE D

EDD Disk Information BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)1-14 User ReferenceEDD Disk InformationThe CISIZE field specifies a CISIZE for FBA devices

Dummy Datasets and ASSGN IGNORE Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features7-60 User ReferenceDummy Datasets and ASSGN IGNOREDummy processing and ASSIGN IG

Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features Concatenating DatasetsChapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-61Concatenating DatasetsDataset concatenation re

Concatenating Datasets Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features7-62 User ReferenceThe following example processes versions 1 through 5 of the DAILY.TRAN

Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features Processing Multiple Datasets with the Same DTF Name (Dataset Drop)Chapter 7. Running Jobs With BIM-EPIC 7-63Pr

Running Test Jobs With Production Datasets Using BIM-EPIC's JCL Features7-64 User ReferenceRunning Test Jobs With Production DatasetsBIM-EPIC

8-18 BIM-EPIC UtilitiesThis chapter describes how to use BIM-EPIC JCL utilities that control files that are processedwith physical IOCS (PIOCS) instea

Pre-Open Processing (TSIDASS)8-2 User ReferencePre-Open Processing (TSIDASS)Use TSIDASS to process controlled files with programs that do not issu

Pre-Open Processing (TSIDASS)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-3To make the assignment to a system logical unit, you must supply a dataset label fo

Pre-Open Processing (TSIDASS)8-4 User ReferenceINPUT specifies that the file is opened as input.OUTPUT specifies that the file is opened as output

Pre-Open Processing (TSIDASS)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-5OUTPUT specifies that the dataset was last opened as output.EXT specifies the seque

BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) EDD Disk InformationChapter 1. Introduction 1-15• estimated number of records• block size• track/block cap

Using the BIM-EPIC Sort Interface (TSIDSRT)8-6 User ReferenceUsing the BIM-EPIC Sort Interface (TSIDSRT)TSIDSRT solves the problems that can occur

Deleting Datasets (TSIDDEL)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-7Deleting Datasets (TSIDDEL)Some programs that use PIOCS do not close their work datas

Deleting Datasets (TSIDDEL)8-8 User ReferenceThe following job creates the SORTWK1 dataset in the first step. The 'D' option is include

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-9Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)TSIDDTD is a dataset-to-dataset copy

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)8-10 User ReferenceBecause TSIDDTD uses standard LIOCS access methods, it can only process tapes whichfollow

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-11[ BLKSIZE=nnnnn ][ FEOF=start,length,operand,type,value ][ HDRINFO ][ INN

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)8-12 User ReferenceRECS No 1 to 999999 AllRUNIN/RUNOUT No None OFFSEL No See FEOF AllSKIP No 1 to 999999 0UN

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-13INNAME specifies an alternate input DTF name.INPUT specifies the number o

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)8-14 User ReferenceUNLBLIN defines the input as an unlabeled uncontrolled tape dataset (not required if thed

Copying and Merging Datasets (TSIDDTD)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-15This job copies a Start Track 1 disk dataset to an output dataset using a

Contents iiiContentsTrademark Information...xPrefac

Introduction Version Information1-16 User ReferenceVersion InformationIntroductionAs each version of a dataset is created, BIM-EPIC automatically

Printing Datasets (TSIDDMP)8-16 User ReferencePrinting Datasets (TSIDDMP)TSIDDMP is a dataset dump and print utility program. It can be used to c

Printing Datasets (TSIDDMP)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-17Control statement parameters can be used to limit total output, select specific reco

Printing Datasets (TSIDDMP)8-18 User ReferenceNOSCALE No None OFFRECFM No F|V|S|U URECS No 0 or 1 to 999999 AllRUN No None OFFSEL No See FEOF AllS

Printing Datasets (TSIDDMP)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-19GT greater than valueLT less than valueGE greater than or equal to valueLE less than

Printing Datasets (TSIDDMP)8-20 User ReferenceWhen SEL is specified, all SEL subparameters are required. SEL subparameters are identicalto FEOF s

Accessing the VSE Label Area (TSIDGLB and TSIDPLB)Chapter 8. BIM-EPIC Utilities 8-21Accessing the VSE Label Area (TSIDGLB and TSIDPLB)TSIDGLB and

Accessing the VSE Label Area (TSIDGLB and TSIDPLB)8-22 User ReferenceStep Action 1 Move the DTF name of the label to be processed to FILENAME. 2

9-19 Job Management Control LanguageBIM-EPIC's Job Management Control Language (JMCL) gives you greater control over theexecution of your job. T

Introduction JMCL Statements9-2 User ReferenceJMCL StatementsIntroductionJMCL parameters are specified on VSE JCL statements. You can specify JMC

JMCL Statements Using JOB, EXEC, and OPTION StatementsChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-3Using JOB, EXEC, and OPTION StatementsOn JOB,

Version Information IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction 1-17Scratch (S) denotes a tape version in scratch status. The tape can be overwritten at

Using Comment Statements JMCL Statements9-4 User ReferenceUsing Comment StatementsVSE comment statements can invoke JMCL by using special JMCL par

JMCL Parameters JCL Syntax CheckingChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-5JMCL ParametersJCL Syntax CheckingWith JMCL, you can retain data

JCL Syntax Checking JMCL Parameters9-6 User ReferenceTYPRUN has two separate uses. It can be used to specify:• syntax checking for DD statements

JMCL Parameters Condition Checking and BranchingChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-7Condition Checking and BranchingThe GOTO facility a

Condition Checking and Branching JMCL Parameters9-8 User ReferenceUse DATA to bypass SYSIPT data during a GOTO branch. Because SYSIPT data isproc

JMCL Parameters Conditions and IFChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-9Conditions and IFUse IF to test for a condition. IF can test the

Conditions and IF JMCL Parameters9-10 User ReferenceDATE current dateTIME current timeGnn global constantoperand specifies the kind of test.Use...

JMCL Parameters Setting ValuesChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-11Setting ValuesYou can establish a number of constants with JMCL para

Symbolic Replacements JMCL Parameters9-12 User ReferenceSymbolic ReplacementsSymbolic replacements "replace" a set of characters that ar

JMCL Parameters RESETChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-13RESETRESET nullifies most JMCL parameters. You can use it to set the current

Introduction Version Information1-18 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC records the date and time the version was written.BIM-EPIC records the name of the job

JMCL Example JMCL Parameters9-14 User ReferenceJMCL ExampleThe following example shows JMCL parameters working together.// JOB EXAMPLE TYPRUN=REST

Using the JMCL Interface (TSIDJC2) IntroductionChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-15Using the JMCL Interface (TSIDJC2)IntroductionA bat

Retrieving JMCL Data (GET REQUEST) Using the JMCL Interface (TSIDJC2)9-16 User ReferenceRetrieving JMCL Data (GET REQUEST)Data can be retrieved fr

Using the JMCL Interface (TSIDJC2) Updating JMCL Data (PUT REQUEST)Chapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-17Updating JMCL Data (PUT REQUEST

Updating JMCL Data (PUT REQUEST) Using the JMCL Interface (TSIDJC2)9-18 User ReferenceMVI JCSREQ,JCSREQGCALL TSIDJC2,(JCSSTART)MVC JCSCC,=

Using the JMCL Interface (TSIDJC2) TSIDJC2 Return CodesChapter 9. Job Management Control Language 9-19TSIDJC2 Return CodesTSIDJC2 returns a value

Executing CP Commands9-20 User ReferenceExecuting CP CommandsYou can execute any VM/CP command in your VSE job stream by using JMCL's CP cont

10-110 Job SchedulingBIM-EPIC's job scheduling system can be used to control execution across all partitions andVSE machines sharing the same DSN

Introduction Event Posting10-2 User ReferenceEvent PostingIntroductionWhen a job, step, or process has completed, you can direct BIM-EPIC to post

Event Posting Scheduling FunctionsChapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-3Scheduling FunctionsThere are four job scheduling functions:• Posting an event

Version Information Automatic CatalogingChapter 1. Introduction 1-19Automatic CatalogingEach new dataset and version must have an entry in the DS

Posting an Event and Releasing Matching Jobs (TSIDREL and TSIDCREL) Event Posting10-4 User ReferencePosting an Event and Releasing Matching Jobs (

Event Posting Posting an Event Only (TSIDLOC)Chapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-5Posting an Event Only (TSIDLOC)TSIDLOC and TSIDCLOC post events. The

Checking for a Posted Event (TSIDCHK and TSIDCCHK) Event Posting10-6 User ReferenceChecking for a Posted Event (TSIDCHK and TSIDCCHK)TSIDCHK and T

Event Posting Deleting a Posted Event (TSIDUNL)Chapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-7Deleting a Posted Event (TSIDUNL)TSIDUNL and TSIDCUNL delete posted

Executing in Batch Jobs Event Posting10-8 User ReferenceExecuting in Batch JobsTSIDREL, TSIDLOC, TSIDCHK, and TSIDUNL can be executed in batch job

Executing Standard Processing Subroutines Processing Requirements for TSIDREL, TSIDLOC, and TSIDUNLChapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-9Executing Stand

Processing Requirements for TSIDCHK Executing Standard Processing Subroutines10-10 User ReferenceProcessing Requirements for TSIDCHKStep Action 1

Executing in CICS Using the SubroutinesChapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-11Executing in CICSUsing the SubroutinesTSIDCREL, TSIDCLOC, TSIDCCHK, and TS

Return Codes Executing in CICS10-12 User ReferenceReturn CodesCode ExplanationA The event has already been posted. No jobs are released.F The DSN

Executing in CICS Return CodesChapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-13Code ExplanationM The event name is missing or invalid.N The event is not posted.Y

Automatic Cataloging Version Information1-20 User ReferenceAutomatic cataloging is affected by the AUTOCAT, AUTOLOG, CATRT1, NCATDSK,CYCL, RETEN,

Processing Requirements Executing in CICS10-14 User ReferenceProcessing RequirementsStep Action 1 Move the event name to the EVENT–NAME field. S

Creating Job Setup/Run Sheets (TSIDFAV) Processing RequirementsChapter 10. Job Scheduling 10-15Creating Job Setup/Run Sheets (TSIDFAV)// UPSI

Processing Requirements Creating Job Setup/Run Sheets (TSIDFAV)10-16 User Reference// JOB TSIDFAV* INPUT INSTREAM DATA// ASSGN SYS004,SYSIPT

11-111 Job Activity ReportsBIM-EPIC provides several job accounting programs. These programs produce jobaccounting statistics using data collected fr

Recorder History Dataset11-2 User ReferenceRecorder History DatasetRecorder File backups can be used to create job activity reports. For example,

Creating the Activity Log Report (TSIDARP)Chapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-3Creating the Activity Log Report (TSIDARP)TSIDARP produces the Act

EXCLUDE Control Statement11-4 User ReferenceEXCLUDE Control StatementThe EXCLUDE control statement specifies a job to be excluded from the report.

TSIDARP Control StatementChapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-5TSIDARP Control StatementThe TSIDARP control statement specifies what dates, CPUs,

Creating the DSN/Job Cross-Reference Report (TSIDBRP)11-6 User ReferenceCreating the DSN/Job Cross-Reference Report (TSIDBRP)TSIDBRP generates two

Creating the DSN/Job Cross-Reference Report (TSIDBRP)Chapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-7UPSI 100 creates only the Accepted Tapes report. It us

Version Information Retention and ScratchingChapter 1. Introduction 1-21Retention and ScratchingAll catalog-controlled datasets must be scratched

Job Accounting Reports by Job (TSIDJAC)11-8 User ReferenceJob Accounting Reports by Job (TSIDJAC)TSIDJAC produces the Job Time Activity report, wh

Job Accounting Reports by Partition (TSIDTAC)Chapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-9Job Accounting Reports by Partition (TSIDTAC)TSIDTAC produces t

Maintaining the Job Accounting Database (TSIDJLD)11-10 User ReferenceMaintaining the Job Accounting Database (TSIDJLD)TSIDJLD creates and maintain

Maintaining the Job Accounting Database (TSIDJLD)Chapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-11The control statement is 28 bytes long and contains five f

Maintaining the Job Accounting Database (TSIDJLD)11-12 User ReferenceThe following job adds all information from the Recorder Backup dataset to th

Online Access to the Job Accounting Database (TOJA)Chapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-13Online Access to the Job Accounting Database (TOJA)TOJA,

Online Access to the Job Accounting Database (TOJA)11-14 User Reference BIM-EPIC/VSE ONLINE JOB ACCOUNTING FACILITY .ALL

Online Access to the Job Accounting Database (TOJA)Chapter 11. Job Activity Reports 11-15Step Action 1 From CICS, enter the TOJA transaction. Th

Online Access to the Job Accounting Database (TOJA)11-16 User Reference

12-112 Managing Tape VolumesTo protect controlled datasets effectively, BIM-EPIC controls the tape volumes they reside on.BIM-EPIC also protects the t

Rules for Dataset Retention Version Information1-22 User ReferenceRules for Dataset RetentionBIM-EPIC’s retention rules for cataloged datasets are

Introduction12-2 User ReferenceIntroductionEvery tape volume used to write a BIM-EPIC-controlled dataset must have a unique volumeserial number.

IntroductionChapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-3You can use tape pooling to group similar types of tapes into tape pools. For example, yourhig

Introduction12-4 User ReferenceIf the dataset is new or it does not own enough tapes, new tapes can be added with the ADDcommand and then scratche

Attention Routine CommandsChapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-5Attention Routine CommandsCertain BIM-EPIC services can be invoked by commands th

FREE and STATUS Commands Attention Routine Commands12-6 User ReferenceFREE and STATUS CommandsIn addition to providing status information using th

Mounting Tapes OutputChapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-7Mounting TapesOutputBIM-EPIC controls which tapes can be used for output. It checks t

Input Mounting Tapes12-8 User ReferenceInputTo request the previous version of a dataset, type RERUN in response to BIM-EPIC’s requestfor a tape m

Mounting Tapes Initializing Tapes (TSIDINIT)Chapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-9Initializing Tapes (TSIDINIT)TSIDINIT initializes tapes with BI

Initializing Tapes (TSIDINIT) Mounting Tapes12-10 User ReferenceSequential initialization requires that the last four characters of the volume ser

Mounting Tapes Initializing Tapes (TSIDINIT)Chapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-11PARM='CONSOLE' can be specified on the VSE EXEC stat

Version Information ExamplesChapter 1. Introduction 1-23ExamplesThis section contains examples of retention under multiple criteria.You need to r

Initializing Tapes (TSIDINIT) Mounting Tapes12-12 User ReferenceIn this example, TSIDINIT performs sequential initialization of uncontrolled tapes

Mounting Tapes Initializing Tapes (TSIDINIT)Chapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-13In this example, TSIDINIT uses an ACL to do random initializat

Printing External Volume Serial Labels (TSIDLBL) Mounting Tapes12-14 User ReferencePrinting External Volume Serial Labels (TSIDLBL)TSIDLBL creates

Mounting Tapes Printing External Volume Serial Labels (TSIDLBL)Chapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-15In this example, EP0001-EP0100 DSN CONTROLL

Printing Dataset Labels (TSIDBPR and TSIDPRT) Mounting Tapes12-16 User ReferencePrinting Dataset Labels (TSIDBPR and TSIDPRT)With BIM-EPIC, you ca

Tape Vaulting IntroductionChapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-17Tape VaultingIntroductionBIM-EPIC's vaulting subsystem controls tape vaulti

Introduction Tape Vaulting12-18 User ReferenceReports listing current vault inventories can be created using TSIDUTL. TSIDPRV creates areport tha

Tape Vaulting Assigning Vaulting Methods to DatasetsChapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-19Assigning Vaulting Methods to DatasetsAfter vaults and

Moving Volumes (TSIDVLT) Tape Vaulting12-20 User ReferenceMoving Volumes (TSIDVLT)TSIDVLT should be executed every day. TSIDVLT moves tapes from

Tape Vaulting Reporting Current Locations of Vaulted TapesChapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-21Reporting Current Locations of Vaulted TapesThe

Retention for Start Track 1 Datasets Version Information1-24 User ReferenceRetention for Start Track 1 DatasetsBy default, BIM-EPIC’s retains Star

Manually Controlled Vaults Tape Vaulting12-22 User ReferenceManually Controlled VaultsA manually controlled vault is any vault whose number is gre

Tape Vaulting Vault To Dataset Cross-Reference Report (TSIDPRV)Chapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-23Vault To Dataset Cross-Reference Report (TS

Dataset to Tape Report (TSIDDIS) Tape Vaulting12-24 User ReferenceDataset to Tape Report (TSIDDIS)TSIDDIS produces a summary report correlating da

Tape Vaulting Tape to Dataset Report (TSIDSDS)Chapter 12. Managing Tape Volumes 12-25Tape to Dataset Report (TSIDSDS)TSIDSDS produces a summary r

Tape to Dataset Report (TSIDSDS) Tape Vaulting12-26 User Reference

13-113 Disk Space ManagementThis chapter discusses how BIM-EPIC can help you to maximize and manage your disk space.Introduction...

Dataset Fragmentation Introduction13-2 User ReferenceIntroductionDataset FragmentationWhen you create a dataset with a large primary allocation, t

Introduction Secondary AllocationChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-3Secondary AllocationBIM-EPIC automatically allocates secondary extents to

Truncation Introduction13-4 User ReferenceTruncationAny allocated extent that was not completely filled can be truncated so that the unused portio

Introduction Converting Uncontrolled Disk DatasetsChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-5Converting Uncontrolled Disk DatasetsExisting uncontrolle

Version Information Overriding Standard RetentionChapter 1. Introduction 1-25Overriding Standard RetentionSince the default retention criteria ma

Placing Datasets on Specific Volumes in a Pool Introduction13-6 User ReferencePlacing Datasets on Specific Volumes in a PoolAll disk datasets can

VTOC Utilities IntroductionChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-7VTOC UtilitiesIntroductionBIM-EPIC provides the following VTOC utilities: TSIDLV

Printing VTOC Entries (TSIDLVT) VTOC Utilities13-8 User ReferencePrinting VTOC Entries (TSIDLVT)TSIDLVT produces printed reports of VTOC entries.

VTOC Utilities Printing VTOC Entries (TSIDLVT)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-9 [ ,EXP ] [ ,UNEXP ] [ ,FREE ] [ ,DSN ] [ ,INPOOL ]

Printing VTOC Entries (TSIDLVT) VTOC Utilities13-10 User ReferenceThe following job creates a report of the VTOC of volume SYSWK1.// JOB VTOC// DL

VTOC Utilities Online VTOC Displays (TVTO)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-11Online VTOC Displays (TVTO)The TVTO CICS transaction displays in

Online VTOC Displays (TVTO) VTOC Utilities13-12 User Referenceand upper limits for every disk pool containing space on the requestedvolume on the

VTOC Utilities Online VTOC Displays (TVTO)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-13You can key the cuu of your choice in the first screen line just

Online VTOC Displays (TVTO) VTOC Utilities13-14 User ReferencePF Key Function ExplanationPF1 HELP Display help screen.PF2 RFSH Read all VTOC entri

Offload System IntroductionChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-15Offload SystemIntroductionBIM-EPIC provides offload/onload, backup/restore, off

iv User ReferenceOnline Catalog Management Commands...2-5Using the Online Manager.

Automatic Generation Purge Version Information1-26 User ReferenceAutomatic Generation PurgeWhen Automatic Generation Purge (AGP) is enabled, BIM-E

Introduction Offload System13-16 User ReferenceThe offload system consists of four programs:Program FunctionTSIDOFD Selects datasets for offload a

Offload System Selecting Datasets To Be Offloaded (TSIDOFD)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-17Selecting Datasets To Be Offloaded (TSIDOFD)TSI

Selecting Datasets To Be Offloaded (TSIDOFD) Offload System13-18 User Reference[// xLBL OUTPUT,'sysin.data.set']//EXEC TSIDOFDcontrol st

Offload System Selecting Datasets To Be Offloaded (TSIDOFD)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-19One primary set of parentheses must enclose all

Selecting Datasets To Be Offloaded (TSIDOFD) Offload System13-20 User ReferenceREPORT specifies whether the Preliminary Dataset Selection Report i

Offload System Selecting Datasets To Be Offloaded (TSIDOFD)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-21ALLVER selects datasets by version number. ALL

Offloading and Backing Up Datasets (TSIDOFL) Offload System13-22 User ReferenceOffloading and Backing Up Datasets (TSIDOFL)TSIDOFL offloads or bac

Offload System Offloading and Backing Up Datasets (TSIDOFL)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-23/*// RESET SYSIPTUPSI 0 specifies OFFLOAD.UPSI

Offloading and Backing Up Datasets (TSIDOFL) Offload System13-24 User Reference'dataset-name',version-number'dataset-name',gen

Offload System Offloading and Backing Up Datasets (TSIDOFL)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-25The same dataset cannot be offloaded twice, so

The Recorder FileChapter 1. Introduction 1-27The Recorder FileThe Recorder logs controlled dataset activity. This includes:• all DSN Catalog ma

Offloading and Backing Up Datasets (TSIDOFL) Offload System13-26 User ReferenceThe following job backs up five start-track-1 datasets named on the

Offload System Onloading and Restoring Datasets (TSIDONL)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-27Onloading and Restoring Datasets (TSIDONL)TSIDONL

Onloading and Restoring Datasets (TSIDONL) Offload System13-28 User Reference• The tape volume was created at a different site and is not known t

Offload System TSIDONL Control StatementsChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-29TSIDONL Control StatementsControl statements are read if UPSI 010

TSIDONL Control Statements Offload System13-30 User ReferenceEach backed up or offloaded dataset is processed as a separate entity. Therefore, if

Offload System TSIDONL Control StatementsChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-31// JOB ONLOAD// TLBL INPUT,'USER.DATA.SET'// UPSI 010//

Differences Between TSIDONL Onload and TSIDONL Restore Offload Syste13-32 User ReferenceDifferences Between TSIDONL Onload and TSIDONL RestoreSupp

Offload System Differences Between TSIDONL Onload and TSIDONL RestoreChapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-33Suppose now we onload our previously

Consolidating Offload Versions (TSIDOFC) Offload System13-34 User ReferenceConsolidating Offload Versions (TSIDOFC)TSIDOFC consolidates one or mor

Offload System Consolidating Offload Versions (TSIDOFC)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-35Control statements can begin in any column. Contin

LUB Allocation Additional BIM-EPIC Features and Functions1-28 User ReferenceAdditional BIM-EPIC Features and FunctionsLUB AllocationVSE’s Logical

Consolidating Offload Versions (TSIDOFC) Offload System13-36 User ReferenceCONO’s NV=4 would cause a sequence gap since there is no version 3. NV

Offload System Consolidating Offload Versions (TSIDOFC)Chapter 13. Disk Space Management 13-37The following job copies offload version 7 and crea

Consolidating Offload Versions (TSIDOFC) Offload System13-38 User Reference

A-1A BIM-EPIC Report Fields and ExamplesStandard reports are listed by program name. Programs are presented in alphabetical order.Customized Reports.

Customized ReportsA-2 User ReferenceCustomized ReportsIn addition to the standard reports, you can use your own report writers to produce customiz

TOJA Report ExamplesAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-3TOJA Report ExamplesTOJA produces job accounting information online. For

TOJA Report ExamplesA-4 User ReferenceThe Program Overview panel displays statistics at the program level. BIM-EPIC/VSE ONLINE JOB A

TOJA Report ExamplesAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-5The Program Audit panel displays information about what datasets were proc

TSIDARP ReportA-6 User ReferenceTSIDARP ReportTSIDARP produces the Activity Log Report listing open and close activity by job name. Jobdata is li

TSIDARP ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-7 J O B A C C O U N T I N G

Additional BIM-EPIC Features and Functions Managing Tape DevicesChapter 1. Introduction 1-29Managing Tape DevicesBIM-EPIC makes and releases driv

TSIDBRP ReportsA-8 User ReferenceTSIDBRP ReportsTSIDBRP creates the DSN/JOB Cross-Reference Report (a cross-reference to the ActivityLog Report) l

TSIDBRP ReportsAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-9 J O B A C C O U N T I N G

TSIDBRP ReportsA-10 User ReferenceREQUESTED FILE NAME is the name of the dataset requested by the job.REQUESTED SERIAL NO. is the volume serial nu

TSIDDIS ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-11TSIDDIS ReportTISDDIS produces a summary report correlating dataset versions an

TSIDDIS ReportA-12 User Reference TSIDDIS= 6.01.00 D A T A S E T M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M

TSIDJAC ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-13TSIDJAC ReportTSIDJAC creates the Job Time Activity Report, which lists job acc

TSIDJAC ReportA-14 User Reference J O B A C C O U N T I N G S Y S T E M

TSIDLVT ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-15TSIDLVT ReportTSIDLVT lists VTOC data in batch. The report format varies depen

TSIDLVT ReportA-16 User Reference*----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TSIDMNT ReportsAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-17TSIDMNT ReportsTSIDMNT can produce a summary report or a detail report. To re

Managing Tape Devices Additional BIM-EPIC Features and Functions1-30 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC issues these commands during AVR to search for the des

TSIDMNT ReportsA-18 User ReferenceSYSnnn is the SYS number assigned to the dataset.REC is the actual record size of the current versionBLK is the

TSIDOFD ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-19TSIDOFD ReportTSIDOFD produces a report listing the datasets to be offloaded or

TSIDOFL ReportA-20 User ReferenceTSIDOFL ReportTSIDOFL creates a report listing the datasets offloaded or backed up. To produce this report,see 1

TSIDONL ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-21TSIDONL ReportTSIDONL creates a report listing the datasets that were onloaded.

TSIDPRV ReportA-22 User ReferenceTSIDPRV ReportTSIDPRV produces the Vaulting Method Report. The fields in this report are:DATASET NAME is the nam

TSIDSDS ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-23TSIDSDS ReportTSIDSDS produces a summary report correlating dataset versions an

TSIDTAC ReportA-24 User ReferenceTSIDTAC ReportTSIDTAC creates the Date Time Activity Report, which lists job accounting information byCPU and by

TSIDTAC ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-25 J O B A C C O U N T I N G

TSIDUTL ReportsA-26 User ReferenceTSIDUTL ReportsThe Display ALL, SEQ=DSN report gives you a detailed listing of all datasets in dataset nameseque

TSIDUTL ReportsAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-27LAST ACCESS JB NAME is the name of the last job that accessed this version.LAS

Additional BIM-EPIC Features and Functions Managing Disk DevicesChapter 1. Introduction 1-31Managing Disk DevicesBIM-EPIC uses disk pooling to ma

TSIDUTL ReportsA-28 User Reference TSIDUTL= 6.01.00 D A T A S E T M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M

Volume Serial Number and Vault SequencesAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-29Volume Serial Number and Vault SequencesThis report l

Volume Serial Number and Vault SequencesA-30 User ReferenceEach version is listed with all version data. Dataset definitions are not listed. The

Volume Serial Number and Vault SequencesAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-31This report lists only the most current version for e

Display Vault ReportA-32 User ReferenceDisplay Vault ReportThis report lists the vault and slot locations of all tapes located in offsite vaults.

Display Scratch ReportAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-33Display Scratch ReportThis report lists scratch tapes along with data s

Projected Scratch (PSCRATCH) ReportA-34 User ReferenceProjected Scratch (PSCRATCH) ReportThis report lists all tapes that becomes scratch tapes by

TSIDVLT ReportsAppendix A. BIM-EPIC Report Fields and Examples A-35TSIDVLT ReportsTSIDVLT produces two reports listing tapes which should be move

TSIDVLT ReportsA-36 User ReferenceTSIDVLT VAULT MOVEMENT REPORTDATE 12/11/1997

M-1Master IndexBOOK CODES:(IS) Installation and System Guide(UR) User Reference- - - suffix (UR) 1-14, 1-31- - suffix (UR) 1-14, 1-31$$$$ datasets

Starting and Stopping Partitions Additional BIM-EPIC Features and Functions1-32 User ReferenceStarting and Stopping PartitionsYou can stop a parti

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-2ACLEJECT command (IS) 6-5ACLIBM configuration option (IS) 5-8ACLLeveling (IS) 5-59ACLLIB c

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-3Attention RoutineBIM-EPIC Dispatcher (IS) 5-53Attention Routine commands (UR) 12-5AUTOATT configuration optio

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-4special options (UR) 1-22starting (IS) 5-2system files (IS) 2-12TLBL enhancements (UR) 5

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-5CATALOG command (UR) 2-24, 2-47, 3-12Catalog maintenanceSCRATCH (UR) 2-46Catalog managementADD (UR) 2-34, 2

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-6Library Management Feature (IS) 2-67TSIDACC2 (UR) 4-5COBOL copybook (UR) 11-10CodingDD sta

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-7JCLAC (IS) 5-20JCLLANG (IS) 5-20JCLLANG (UR) 9-1JCLOPT (IS) 5-20JCLOVRDE (IS) 5-20JCLOVRDE (UR) 6-9,

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-8tape volume labels (UR) 1-30Creation datechanging (UR) 3-37report listing (UR) A-30Creatio

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-9ABSTR parameter (UR) 6-30additional parameters (UR) 6-2allocation by logical record (UR) 6-30ALX parameter

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-10Default profiles$DEFPROF (UR) 2-12$DEFSEC (UR) 2-7$EPIC (UR) 2-7, 2-12user (UR) 2-12De

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-11Display PULL, DSN report listing (UR) A-30Display scratch report listing (UR) A-33Display vault report listi

Additional BIM-EPIC Features and Functions Creating ReportsChapter 1. Introduction 1-33Creating ReportsBIM-EPIC programs provide a variety of rep

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-12version information (UR) 1-6DSN Catalog (UR) 1-3DSN Catalog entries (UR) 1-3, 2-41DSN DD

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-13in CICS (UR) 10-11standard processing subroutines (UR) 10-9ExitingOnline Manager (UR) 2-4TOJA (UR) 11-15

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-14Holding drive assignment with TLBL option 8 (UR) 5-7HSC pool definitions (IS) 5-72II option

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-15GOTO (UR) 9-7, 9-9HOLD (UR) 9-5NAME (UR) 9-7OR (UR) 9-9RESET (UR) 9-13SETC (UR) 9-11SETG (UR) 9-11

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-16Listing tapes to be moved (UR) A-35Listing the datasets to be backed up (UR) A-19Listing th

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-17expiration date (UR) 3-37security profiles (UR) 2-8standard labels (IS) 2-58tape modes (IS) 2-61version

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-18VTAM access (IS) 2-71Online Manager (UR) 1-7Online VTOC displays (UR) 13-11Onloaded datas

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-19POOL-x (IS) 5-67POOL-x (UR) 2-40Posted events See Event postingPost-installation procedures (IS) 2-91POW

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-20EDD block size (UR) 1-10REC control statement (IS) 6-21Recatalog a deleted version (UR) 3

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-21TSIDOFL (UR) A-20TSIDONL (UR) A-21TSIDPRV (UR) A-22TSIDSDS (UR) A-23TSIDTAC (UR) A-24TSIDUTL (IS) 6-

When is BIM-EPIC On? The BIM-EPIC Environment1-34 User ReferenceThe BIM-EPIC EnvironmentWhen is BIM-EPIC On?BIM-EPIC is activated by partition. I

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-22Scanning JCLTYPRUN parameter (UR) 6-3Scheduling dependent tasks (UR) 10-6Scheduling program

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-23SORTIN (IS) 5-31SORTOUT (IS) 5-31SORTWK datasetsLUB allocation (IS) 5-31SORTWRK datasets (UR) 7-31SPACE

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-24SYSCHK statementsunsupported (UR) 6-5SYSCKEOV statementsunsupported (UR) 6-5SYSID (IS) 6-

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-25manually controlled vaulting (UR) 12-22moving to next vault (UR) 12-20, A-35open processing (UR) 1-40open

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-26CAT (IS) 6-21examples (IS) 2-23REC (IS) 6-21TSIDCDK (IS) 4-6, 4-7, 6-21TSIDCHK (UR) 1

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-27report (UR) A-22report examples (UR) A-22TSIDPRV (UR) 12-18, 12-23TSIDREC.C (UR) A-2TSIDREL (UR) 10-4,

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-28STK ACL support (IS) 5-68TVTO (UR) 1-31, 13-11TVTO installation (IS) 2-84TVTO transaction

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-29VATTACH (IS) 3-2VATTACH (UR) 1-29VATTACH, VDETACH See AutoattachVault locations (UR) 12-17Vault method n

Master Index (IS) = Installation & System GuideM-30VM configuration optionCP commands (UR) 9-20VM configuration option (IS) 3-2, 5-27VM Direct

(UR) = User Reference Master IndexM-31MOVEs nullified by auto vaulting (UR) 3-30MULTCPU=YES to share catalog (IS) 5-22Must have QDAS Share File on

The BIM-EPIC Environment What Happens When BIM-EPIC Scratches or Deletes a Dataset?Chapter 1. Introduction 1-35What Happens When BIM-EPIC Scratch

Contents vCATALOG ...3-12CLEAN...

BIM-EPIC JCL The BIM-EPIC Environment1-36 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC JCLBIM-EPIC changes the way you use JCL. It offers many enhancements to standard

The BIM-EPIC Environment Physical Input/Output Control System and Pre-Open CheckingChapter 1. Introduction 1-37Physical Input/Output Control Syst

What happens if the job cancels? The BIM-EPIC Environment1-38 User ReferenceWhat happens if the job cancels?At open time, versions are entered int

BIM-EPIC Job Control IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction 1-39BIM-EPIC Job ControlIntroductionBecause BIM-EPIC offers JCL enhancements which VSE c

Tape Processing BIM-EPIC Job Control1-40 User ReferenceTape ProcessingOpen, end-of-volume, and close processing are the most significant processin

BIM-EPIC Job Control Tape ProcessingChapter 1. Introduction 1-41It passes final control to VSE.In close processing for tape, BIM-EPIC gains contr

Disk Processing BIM-EPIC Job Control1-42 User ReferenceDisk ProcessingThe tasks required for disk open and end-of-extent processing are similar to

BIM-EPIC Job Control Disk ProcessingChapter 1. Introduction 1-431. BIM-EPIC locates the dataset. For cataloged datasets, it finds the dataset’s

Disk Processing BIM-EPIC Job Control1-44 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC determines whether a precautionary extent is required. If so, it writes the space

2-12 BIM-EPIC Online ManagerThis chapter describes the BIM-EPIC Online Manager.Introduction to Manual Cataloging ...

vi User ReferenceLABEL Parameter ...6-25OPTION Par

Introduction to Manual Cataloging2-2 User ReferenceIntroduction to Manual CatalogingThere are several reasons for doing manual cataloging and cata

Introduction to Online Manager OverviewChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-3Introduction to Online ManagerOverviewThis chapter gets you started

Overview Introduction to Online Manager2-4 User ReferenceWhen the Online Manager is accessed, the Primary Option Menu is displayed first. TSIO0001

Introduction to Online Manager Online Catalog Management CommandsChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-5Online Catalog Management CommandsEven whi

Online Catalog Management Commands Introduction to Online Manager2-6 User ReferenceUsing TSIDMNT commands, you can temporarily remove disk packs f

Using the Online Manager Configuring Online SecurityChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-7Using the Online ManagerConfiguring Online SecurityOnli

Configuring Online Security Using the Online Manager2-8 User ReferenceTo access the security system from the Primary Option Menu, type SECURITY at

Using the Online Manager Configuring Online SecurityChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-9Enter SECURITY at an Online Manager command line to dis

Configuring Online Security Using the Online Manager2-10 User ReferenceEnter SECURITY at an Online Manager command line to display the Secured Use

Using the Online Manager Configuring Online SecurityChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-11Step Action 1 Use your security administrator’s user I

Contents viiVSE/ICCF and Interactive Partition GETVIS Requirements with BIM-EPIC ...7-52Processing with COBOL II ...

Maintaining User Profiles Using the Online Manager2-12 User ReferenceMaintaining User ProfilesOnline Manager allows users to customize the way dat

Using the Online Manager Customizing the EDD DisplayChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-13Customizing the EDD DisplayUse the Modify EDD Display

Customizing the Version Display Using the Online Manager2-14 User ReferenceCustomizing the Version DisplayUse the Modify Version Display panel to

Using the Online Manager Customizing the Confirmation OptionsChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-15Customizing the Confirmation OptionsUse the M

Using Online Manager Help Using the Online Manager2-16 User ReferenceUsing Online Manager HelpThe Online Manager provides a number of types of onl

Using the Online Manager Using Online Manager HelpChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-17 TSIO0901.b ------------ BIM-EPIC - Online Flow --------

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)2-18 User ReferenceManaging BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)BIM-EPIC maintains a dataset–level desc

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) Displaying BIM-EPIC Dataset DefinitionsChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-19Displaying BIM-EPIC Da

Displaying BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)2-20 User ReferenceStep Action 1 Type a fully or partially qua

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) Managing EDDsChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-21Managing EDDsThe Manage EDDs panel lists dataset

viii User ReferenceUsing the Subroutines...10-11Return Co

Displaying a Dataset Definition Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)2-22 User ReferenceDisplaying a Dataset DefinitionThe EDD Information

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) Creating a Dataset DefinitionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-23Creating a Dataset DefinitionUse

Creating a Dataset Definition Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)2-24 User ReferenceBIM-EPIC also provides the CATALOG command of the TSI

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) Updating a Dataset DefinitionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-25Updating a Dataset DefinitionOnl

Locking a Dataset Definition Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)2-26 User ReferenceLocking a Dataset DefinitionLocking a BIM-EPIC dataset

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) Releasing a Locked Dataset DefinitionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-27Releasing a Locked Datas

Unlocking a Dataset Definition Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs)2-28 User ReferenceUnlocking a Dataset DefinitionUnlocking a BIM-EPIC d

Managing BIM-EPIC Dataset Definitions (EDDs) Deleting a Dataset DefinitionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-29Deleting a Dataset DefinitionWhe

Displaying Version Information Managing Dataset Versions2-30 User ReferenceManaging Dataset VersionsDisplaying Version InformationIn order to view

Managing Dataset Versions Displaying Version InformationChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-31Step Action 1 Type a fully or partially qualified

Contents ixTSIDONL Control Statements...13-29Differences Between TSID

Selecting a Version from a List Managing Dataset Versions2-32 User ReferenceSelecting a Version from a ListThe Manage Versions panel lists dataset

Managing Dataset Versions Displaying Version AttributesChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-33Displaying Version AttributesThe Version Informatio

Adding Version Information Managing Dataset Versions2-34 User ReferenceAdding Version InformationUsing the Add a Tape Version panel, you can add a

Managing Dataset Versions Locking a VersionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-35Locking a VersionLocking a version prevents its use as input.

Releasing a Locked Version Managing Dataset Versions2-36 User ReferenceReleasing a Locked VersionReleasing a version permits one use of a locked v

Managing Dataset Versions Unlocking a VersionChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-37Unlocking a VersionUnlocking a version allows its unrestricte

Closing a Version Managing Dataset Versions2-38 User ReferenceClosing a VersionIt may be necessary to manually close a dataset version when it is

Managing Dataset Versions Removing Version Information from the DSN CatalogChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-39Removing Version Information fr

Managing Tapes2-40 User ReferenceManaging TapesEvery tape used for a BIM-EPIC-controlled dataset is recorded in the DSN Catalog. Tapesare identif

Managing Tapes How BIM-EPIC Selects Tapes for MountingChapter 2. BIM-EPIC Online Manager 2-41How BIM-EPIC Selects Tapes for MountingBIM-EPIC cont