The Version numbers are ascending (00 to 99). I have not known of a case where you would create a descending version (99 to 00).
Lizette > >> The Vyy is the Version Number ... (allowing you to replace it up to 99 >> times). > > >Are you saying that replacement versions may only be created in ascending >sequence? > > >> >> >So what your saying is the the LOCATE/CAMLIST macros (and others I suppose) >> >never even look at the Vxx part of the DSN. >> >Your usage of it is interesting, never thought of it myself, but lord knows >> >I could have used it! >> > >> >Thank You, >> >> They look at and use it. It is just that when you catalog a GxxxxVyy >> it will replace an existent GxxxxVyy entry. The Vyy is the Version >> Number of the Gxxxx dataset (allowing you to replace it up to 99 >> times). There can be only one version of each generation. To do this >> you must use an Absolute Dataset Name (GDGBASE.GxxxxVyy) not the >> GDGBASE(x) Relative type name. >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
