SDF-I inputs/outputs

SDF-I merges one or more syntax files and an input syntax file to produce an output syntax file. The input file and the syntax files to be merged must be of the same type (system or group syntax files). The output syntax file is given the same type as the input syntax file.

The following files may serve as input files:

• SUSFs (software unit syntax files) supplied by Fujitsu (e.g. the SUSF for the BS2000 basic configuration)

• the current INSF (installation syntax file) used by the system.

The following files may be merged with the input syntax file:

• SUSFs

• any other syntax file generated by the user with the aid of SDF-A (see the “SDF-A” manual [4]).

If there are syntax files (user, group or system) in the old format still existing, they can be converted to the new format with the CONVERT-SYNTAX-FILE statement (see also ).

Warning! Conversion from the old to the new format is irreversible. It is therefore advisable to save the old syntax file so that it can be accessed in case a problem occurs. You should also have a procedure with SDF-A statements to regenerate the syntax file.

More information on this subject can be found in section “Notes”.