BUF

BUF specifies the amount of dynamic storage to be used during compilation.

Syntax

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Default
BUF=4K
integer
Specifies the amount of dynamic storage, in bytes, to be allocated to each compiler work file buffer. The minimum value is 256 bytes.

Performance consideration: Using a large buffer size usually improves the performance of the compiler.

integerK
Specifies the amount of dynamic storage to be allocated to buffers in increments of 1K (1024) bytes.
Note:
  • BUF cannot exceed the track capacity for the device used, nor can it exceed the maximum allowed by data management services.