COBOL Manual for TNS/E Programs (H06.03+)

Libraries and Utility Routines
HP COBOL Manual for TNS/E Programs—520347-003
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COBOL_SET_SORT_PARAM_VALUE_
If subsort-or-file-number specifies a file-number, it must be in the
range 1 through 32. The number is the ordinal number of a USING file (from
left to right in the USING phrase of the next SORT statement that is executed).
If subsort-or-file-number is omitted, the first file is assumed.
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INDEX-SLACK
specifies a percentage of slack space in each index block for an indexed
output file. It is applicable only if one GIVING file is specified and that file is an
indexed file.
The value of param-value is in the range 0 through 99. The default is 0.
subsort-or-file-number must not be specified or must be 0.
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MINSPACE
specifies whether FastSort is to operate in the MINSPACE mode; that is,
whether FastSort should attempt to restrict the use of physical memory at the
expense of sort time.
See the FastSort Manual for details.
subsort-or-file-number must not be specified or must be 0.
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MINTIME
specifies whether FastSort is to operate in the MINTIME mode; that is, whether
FastSort should attempt to reduce execution time at the expense of physical
memory.
See the FastSort Manual for details.
subsort-or-file-number must not be specified or must be 0.
Allowable Value
for param-value Meaning
0 (default) FastSort uses up to 50% of the available physical memory. This
may result in loss of overall system performance if the system is
busy.
nonzero FastSort uses a 64-page extended memory area.
Allowable Value
for param-value Meaning
0 (default) Operation is similar to MINSPACE mode.
nonzero Up to 70% of the available memory will be used.