Binder Manual (G06.27+, H06.04+, J06.03+)

Guardian File Names and TACL Commands
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Setting DEFINE CLASS Attributes
DEFINE names that begin with an equals sign followed by an underscore (=_) are
reserved by HP. For example, do not use DEFINE names such as =_DEFAULT.
Setting DEFINE CLASS Attributes
To create a DEFINE message or set its attributes, you must set a CLASS attribute for
the DEFINE. The CLASS attributes are MAP, TAPE, SORT/SUBSORT, SPOOL, and
DEFAULTS. Each attribute has an initial setting based on whether the attribute is
required, optional, or default.
MAP DEFINE
When you log on, the default CLASS attribute is MAP, which requires a file name. A
MAP DEFINE specifies a substitute file name for a file name. For example, suppose
that your current CLASS attribute is MAP and you have created a DEFINE called
=MYHOME for the file \SANTA.$CLARA.CALI.FORNIA.
To add all code and data blocks from \SANTA.$CLARA.CALI.FORNIA, you would
enter:
15> BIND
@ADD * FROM =MYHOME
You can use the TACL INFO command to find information about a DEFINE:
14> INFO DEFINE =MYHOME
Define Name =MYHOME
CLASS MAP
FILE \SANTA.$CLARA.CALI.FORNIA
TAPE DEFINE (D-Series Systems Only)
The TAPE DEFINE lets you specify attributes for labeled magnetic tapes. For instance,
it lets you specify attributes such as block length, recording density, record format and
length, number of reels, and labeling.
SPOOL DEFINE
The SPOOL DEFINE lets you specify attributes such as number of copies, form name,
location, owner, report name, and priority.