This function writes to a work file the directory information of Natural objects currently loaded in the buffer pool and/or BP cache.

To invoke Write to Work File

1. In the SYSBPM Main Menu, enter the following:

   • In the Code field, enter function code W.

   • In the Object Pool field, enter the code that corresponds to the object pool from which to read the object directory information:

     B	Buffer pool.
     C	BP cache.
     * (asterisk)	Both buffer pool and BP cache.

   Or:
   Enter one of the following SYSBPM direct commands:

   • WRITE ALL

     (saves buffer pool and BP cache data)

   • WRITE BP

     (saves buffer pool data only)

   • WRITE BPC

     (saves buffer pool data only)

   The Work File Selection window appears.

2. Specify the following:

   • Select the target work file:

     Enter N (No; this is the default setting) to output the data on Natural Work File 1.

     Or:
     If Entire Connection is installed, enter Y (Yes) to output the data on a PC text file by using Natural Work File 7.

   • Enter the delimiter character, for example a semi-colon (;), to be used for separating the columns in the work file. The default is a blank character.

The statistical data written to the work file are snapshots of the list generated by the List Objects function. Refer to List Objects for explanations of the columns.

The PC text file can be used as the basis for spreadsheet calculation.