Data Build Manual

Determining the Number of Input Files

Running Data Build

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Determining the

Number of Input Files

The flow chart in Figure 4-2 shows how Data Build determines the number of input

files to convert.

Figure 4-2 How Data Build Determines the Number of Input Files

Data in IXF

Format?

Yes

Process Every Input File

Until End of Last Tape Volume

Maximum Input

Files on

Conversion Subvolume

Tape

Input?

Yes

Maximum Source Record

Descriptions Files

For example, if the input files are in IXF format and not on tape, Data Build finds the

Source Record Descriptions file that has the largest number in the file name. Data

Build uses that number as the number of input files.