>Ted, I would disagree with your point (2) in one case. Yes, I'm aware of of the difference of VSAM vs PS. But, I thought the OP was talking PS.
Also, I've never used guaranteed space for non-VSAM files, so I wasn't aware of the impact on the primary allocation for subsequent volumes. Any day you learn something new is a good day. - I'm a SuperHero with neither powers, nor motivation! Kimota! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

