UL (Unlabeled)

The UL (Unlabeled) command, which is used in response to a NO FILE message, assigns an unlabeled file on an indicated unit to a task.

Syntax

Explanation

<mix number> UL <device type> <unit number>

Assigns the unlabeled file located on the specified device to the task with the specified mix number:

  • The device type mnemonic must be either MT or SC.

  • If a labeled file is assigned to a task in this way, all records of the file, including the label, are read as data.

Example

This example shows a UL command that is entered in response to a "NO FILE" message in the waiting entries queue. The system assigns an unlabeled file on MT113 to the task with the mix number 4363.

W
  -----WAITING ENTRIES-----
  4361/4363 50 SYSTEM/DUMPALL
  NO FILE DUMPALLDMPMT
4363 UL MT113