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sivafdms · Intermediate Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 165 Topics: 77

Hi,

When i tried to view datasets it saying No format table.

Thanks
Siva

warp5 · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:25 am Post subject:

What kind of datasets, how are you trying to view them, any other messages?

Nic Clouston · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:12 am Post subject:

ISPF allows you to provide a format definition which allows you to view selected fields only. The format to be used is specified on the dataset name entry panel. Have you got a value in the 'Format name' field???? If so - remove it.
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sivafdms · Intermediate Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 165 Topics: 77

Hi Warp5,

I am trying to view all types of datasets and same message is displayed for all types of datasets.

Thanks,
Siva

dbzTHEdinosauer · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:16 am Post subject:

how are you trying to view them? what utility, application???
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Bill Dennis · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

siva,
did you read Nic's post above?
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warp5 · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

Mr. Nic Clouston already gave you the answer, you have something in the field:

Format Name . . . . .

sivafdms · Intermediate Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 165 Topics: 77

Hi,

I don't have any value in 'Format name' field and i am trying to view the datasets normally.

Thanks...

sivafdms · Intermediate Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 165 Topics: 77

Hi Warp5,

I don't have any value in 'Format Name' field.

Workstation File:
File Name . . . . .

Initial Macro . . . .
Profile Name . . . . .
Format Name . . . . .
Data Set Password . .

Thanks,
Siva

expat · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:54 am Post subject:

The screen shot that you have pasted is from option 2 edit - well at least it matches up with my display when I go into ISPF 2

Methinks after a smidge of testing that any values entered in the 3.4 screen do not carry into the 2 screen. So maybe you should try taking a look using option 3.4 and put a / under the prompt column and see what happens

sivafdms · Intermediate Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 165 Topics: 77

Hi ,

i am seeing following message

DSLIST ISDXFJT.JCLLIB No format table
Command ===> Scroll ===> CSR
Format table ISRFORM does not exist.
_________ @GDGBASE 73 2003/04/21 2007/03/08 17:03:30 ISDXM3U
_________ A
V AIX 43 2008/06/21 2008/06/22 07:59:38 ISDXFJT
_________ BINDJCL 77 2007/04/20 2007/04/20 10:20:10 ISDXM81

But i don't find this in Format Table field under View panel.
Thanks,
Siva

warp5 · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:06 am Post subject:

If I enter something in the format field I get the same message. If you are getting the message even though you do not have anything in the format field I would say that either you have an initial macro that is putting that in or a default in your ISPF. In any case, you probably need to talk to your system programmer about this. This would be a site specific problem that we can not help you with.