Automatic block size for data set allocation #2296
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enhancement
New feature or request
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Legit issue but cosmetic or nice-to-have
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In ISPF, users can specify a block size of
0
when allocating a data set to let the system pick a block size based on the lrecl. However, specifying a block size of0
in Zowe Explorer results in a data set being allocated with a block size that is equal to the lrecl.Describe the solution you'd like
Ideally, users would be able to enter a lrecl and record format, then specify block size of
0
and assume that the system will allocate the data set with an optimal block size.Describe alternatives you've considered
Additional context
Relevant IBM articles:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos/3.1.0?topic=attributes-block-size-record-length
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos/3.1.0?topic=blksize-system-determined-block-size
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