Thus it was written in the epistle of Travis,
> Greetings!
> We are considering implementing dynamic dataset expansion on some of our
> client databases. We are using HP30391C.07.06  TurboIMAGE/XL.
> Currently we're using DB-Change Plus version A.02.04 and it will only allow
> changes to detail datasets. We need to expand Master Datasets, of course. I
> understand that we need a newer version of DBCPlus, but I still have two
> questions: The Image manual (6th Ed. 8-1997) pg. 10-6 says that  Master
> datasets are expanded when "almost full...." That is, when a DBPut will not
> be successful. Does anyone know how drastically performance is affected when
> the master dataset nears capacity? Is there a way to trigger the expansion
> before it's "almost full", lets say when the dataset reaches 90% capacity?
> Thanks!
>
> Travis Howerton
> Pharmacy Computer Services, Inc.
> 129 N.W. "E" Street
> Grants Pass, OR 97526
> 541.476.3139 ext. 233
> 541.474.1293 fax

I'd recommend reading an excellent post by Jerry Fochtman of Bradmark:

http://raven.utc.edu/SCRIPTS/WA.EXE?A2=ind9806E&L=hp3000-l&D=&H=&T=&O=&F=&P=137
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Hoping this helps,
Ted
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Ted Ashton ([log in to unmask]), Info Serv, Southern Adventist University
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