LAYOUT

Specifies the type of the input or output file.

Note: Supported by the following mfims imsdbu functions:

Syntax:

>>-----LAYOUT--(type)------><

Add and Load functions

type

The type of input file. One of:

D: The input file is an IMSDBU file layout. No additional directives are required to describe the input file.
G: The input file is a generic layout. Additional directives are required to describe the input file and its contents.
I: The input file is an IBM format. No additional directives are required to describe the input file.
S: The input file is a sequential file. Additional directives are required to describe the input file and its contents.

Unload function

type

The type of output file. One of:

D: The output file is an IMSDBU file layout. No additional directives are required to describe the output file.
G: The output file is a generic layout. Additional directives are required to describe the output file and its contents.
I: The output file is an IBM format. No additional directives are required to describe the output file.
S: The output file is a sequential file. Additional directives are required to describe the output file and its contents.

Default:

LAYOUT(D)

The additional directives required for the G and S parameters are RECFM, LRECL, SEGM, and DATA.

Add and Load functions: LAYOUT(I) output files are not suitable for uploading to the mainframe and reloading IMS/ESA databases.
Unload function: Specifying LAYOUT(I) automatically sets the directives RECFM(V), LRECL(0), SEGM(7), DATA(36) and NOCOMPRESS. LAYOUT(I) output files are not suitable for uploading to the mainframe and reloading IMS/ESA databases.