Loading and Accessing Rules in Memory

All requested rule tables are loaded during initialization from the definition library. A reload of these tables can be requested at any time.

If a reload is requested, a new rule table is created in memory. Rule searches that started prior to the completion of the new rule table continue using the old table. When these rule searches are completed the old table is deleted from memory. Rule searches that begin after the new table is completed use the new table.

Note: The rule search algorithm can be activated by ISPF panels in order to simulate the actions that are performed during normal data processing. This simulation enables you to test that rules are performed according to your specifications. For additional information, see T1: Simulate Control-M/Tape Rules.