Receiving the function SYSMOD

Function SYSMODs obtained from IBM® are packaged in RELFILE format. Before any actual processing takes place, SMP/E must first determine if the SYSMODs packaged in RELFILE format are to be received from tape or DASD. If the SMPPTFIN data set is located on tape, SMP/E assumes that the RELFILEs are on tape. If the SMPPTFIN data set is on DASD, SMP/E assumes the RELFILEs are on DASD and are cataloged.

During RECEIVE processing, the contents of the RELFILEs are placed into the SMPTLIBs, which are used as temporary storage. SMPTLIBs that are uncataloged are automatically cataloged by SMP/E. When the RELFILEs are on DASD, SMP/E checks to ensure that the RELFILE and SMPTLIB names are not the same. If they are, RECEIVE processing stops.

Note: Do not delete the SMPTLIBs after the RECEIVE step; they must be retained until after the function is applied and accepted.