Hello

Layout is the term where we define the type of dat loading. Wheather it is a serial type of loading or a multi file handling. If it is a serial file the layout will be automatically propogated from the source serial component. If in the case of multi file the layout must be specified depending upon the type of partition. (Say 2 way or 4 way).

Please correct me if am wrong

layout describes the following to the co>operating system:

1.the location of a serial file

2.the number and locations of the partitions of the multifile

3.the number of and the locationsat which the program components execute.

layout is one of the following:

1.location of the serial file.

2.location of the control partition of the multifile.

if there any mistakes please excuse me and acknowledge me..

hi am adding some more what i know...

the layout of program components tells the co>os that where the component is running and the layout of dataset components tells that where the data is available....