> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Rick Fochtman > > I'm involved in a discussion (read "argument") with co-workers where I'm > currently doing a consulting gig. > > Which is more effieient for CLIST/REXX libraries? the choices are > "RECFM=FB, LRECL=255" or "RECFM=FB,LRECL=80"? > > I lean toward the VB-format, btt I have at least one person here > insisting that FB/80 is a "Industry standard" and is absolutely > mandatory. The libraries are NOT LLA/VLF managed. > > Opinions and/or criticisms, please.
Well, I don't know about "Industry Standard", but based on empirical evidence RECFM=FB,LRECL=80 certainly is not mandatory. Example: The CLIST produced by IRRRID00, for one. -jc- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html