<snip> Also SYS1 has the special attribute of DEFINE RECATALOG allowing the definition of the same dataset in 2 different catalogs (just like non-VSAMS datasdest). This only applies to datasets with the HLQ of SYS1. </snip>
I meant to add that with the exception of SYS1, a VSAM dataset can only exist in 1 catalog at a time. HTH, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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