Answer / guest

SPACE=(n,m) for a sequential file, SPACE=(n,m,p) for a PDS
where n, m, and p are numbers. The p designates how many
directory blocks to allocate.

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also in dcb parameter u can give ps for seq. files and po
for pds.

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