Just uncat them (with nscr) define the alias, recat. No need to mess with the data itself.
See RCNVTCAT on the cbt. And yes, it works on SMS datasets as well. You'll need to massage the file RCNVTCAT generates so as not to hit innocent bystanders, but its just a mindless edit. Feed the file into IDCAMS. Worked fine last time I had to do it - a while ago admittedly. Shane ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
