Move the tape forward one or more
tape records or tape marks.
Usage notes
A physical tape record is either a block of data bytes or a tape
mark.
A tape mark is treated as a special record. For each tape mark crossed,
File Manager displays an information message.
Options
None.
Related functions
BSR
Move the tape backward
one or more records
BSF
Move the
tape backward one or more files
FSF
Move
the tape forward one or more files
REW
Rewind a tape to its load point
RUN
Rewind a tape and unload it
Figure 1. Syntax
ddname
Refers to a DD or TSO ALLOC statement.
LABEL=BLP
Specifies that bypass label processing is used. This parameter must be specified with the first
File Manager function that uses the tape. For BLP
processing requirements, see “Customizing the Security Environment“ in the File Manager Customization Guide.
nblks
Number of tape blocks to be spaced forward. The maximum is 99 999 999; the default is 1. A tape mark is considered a
block.
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