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Specifying input parameters
2-14 Using LCDS Print Description Language
BLOCK FORMAT
Specifies the recording mode of the block length field.
Syntax BLOCK FORMAT = type
Options
BLOCK LENGTH
Specifies the longest physical block that is being processed.
Syntax BLOCK LENGTH = value
Options
Default 1330
BLOCK LENGTH
parameter: points
to note
• The maximum block size that may be processed (up to
24,576 bytes) depends on the available task memory and the
processing features that are invoked. The Tape Client is able
to allocate at least one input buffer for offline tape jobs when
the tapes are written in maximum size blocks.
• The LENGTH parameter may be overridden by ANSI or IBM
OS/Standard labels that specify block length.
Table 2-7. BLOCK FORMAT parameter options and definitions
Option Definition
type Type of recording mode of the block length field. The following types are
available:
• BIN (binary)
• DEC (decimal)
• PACK (packed with no sign)
• PKSG (packed with sign)
Table 2-8. BLOCK LENGTH parameter options and definitions
Option Definition
value Specifies the length, in bytes, of the longest physical block (an integer in the
range 12 to 24,576 bytes).