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Can I change the default allocation size of a PDS dataset when loading a component using the ISPF client?


Steve Jordan (11224) | asked Apr 29 '13, 10:50 a.m.
By default, the PDS dataset that is created on z/OS when loading a component using the ISPF client is 1,10 cylinders.  Is there a way to increase that allocation size?  I am receiving an E37-04 abend when loading a component because the PDS dataset is running out of space because of the number of members to be loaded that are in the component.

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John Riendeau (46626) | answered May 01 '13, 1:46 p.m.
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The attributes of the created data set are controlled by the data set definition which is associated with the parent zFolder.

To view and verify the attributes of the data set definition:
  • Load your project(s) in the Eclipse client. 
  • Right-click on the zFolder containing the zFiles which are leading to the out-of-space condition when loaded to z, and choose 'properties' from the context menu.
  • Go to the 'Enterprise Extensions' tab of the properties dialog.  It will show you the name of the data set definition associated with the zFolder.
  • Find that data set definition in the Team Artifacts view and open it.  You'll see it contains fields like space units and primary and secondary quantity, which you can change.

Note that after changing these attributes, you may have to delete the existing data set before trying your load again; if a data set already exists, the SCM won't try to alter its properties during a load.

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