LRECL

Specifies the length for fixed length generic layout input or output files.

Note: Supported by the following mfims imsdbu functions:

Add
Load
Unload

Syntax:

>>-----LRECL--(length)------><

Parameters:

length: The length for fixed length generic layout input (Add and Load functions) or output (Unload function) records.

Properties:

Default:

LRECL(0)

Comments:

An LRECL is required when loading from a fixed-length generic file; that is, when LAYOUT(G) is specified. It is not required and is ignored when LAYOUT(D), LAYOUT(I) or LAYOUT(S) is specified.

Unload function: LRECL(0) causes IMSDBU to assign the smallest possible value. The value used will appear in the detail report listing.