SP-TAPEOUT- Transferring Print Jobs from Tape to a Formqueue

Reads a specified number of print jobs from tape and re-queues them to the current Spooler assignment.

Syntax

SP-TAPEOUT (n

Syntax Elements

n is the specified number of print jobs to transfer.

Procedure

Caution

Multi-reel operation is not recommended when using this command, as data corruption will occur when an EOF mark coincides with an EOT marker.

To use SP-TAPEOUT, carry out the following procedure:

Note

For a description of the tape handling commands, refer to Tape Operation and Commands.

  1. Make sure the write ring is removed from the tape reel containing the print jobs to be transferred.
  2. Load the tape onto the tape unit and set to 'on-line'.

  3. Enter ASSIGN =TAPE unit.no SIZE=1000 LABEL=0  to attach the tape unit.

    Note

    Block size 1000 is the despooler default for output to tape.  This can be changed by updating the associated formqueue definition using SSM.

  4. Position the tape just before the print job(s) you want to transfer. You can use T-FWD or SPACE to move the tape forward to the appropriate point.

  5. Ensure the current Spooler assignment is correct.  If necessary, carry out an SP-ASSIGN. For example,

    SP-ASSIGN =TAPE.JOBS

    This assigns TAPE.JOBS to receive print jobs from tape.

  6. Now execute SP-TAPEOUT.  For example, enter:

    :SP-TAPEOUT (3

    This takes the next three print jobs and transfers them to the currently assigned formqueue, TAPE.JOBS.

  7. Rewind the tape after the jobs have been transferred using the T-REW command.
  8. Remove the tape from the tape unit.
  9. Detach the tape unit using the T-DET or CLEAR-ASSIGN command.