In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> Query's save command makes a pretty good 'DB2DISK' utility (followed by a
> delete if needed), while if you have MPEX and are dealing with a dataset
> record size that is less than 255 characters the following command file can
> be used for the 'DISK2DB' function.
>
> Of course the above are NOT 'production grade' utilities but for one time,
> quick and dirty tasks they are very handy.
>
> Cut and paste into your favorite editor, save as DISK2DB, type "DISK2DB ?"
> for instructions.

For another option, the DBCOPY program (available in the public domain soft-
ware area of www.3k.com) will extract datasets to disc files and vice versa.
It also copies database to database, and allows selective extracts (i.e. only
extract records where key xxx=whatever). It's also pretty fast as it'll
automatically use output-deferred mode when copying to another database if
it can obtain the proper access.

   -Chris (remove nospam) Bartram