Path names in the QDLS file system

 

Each component of the path name can consist of just a name.

• For example:

       /QDLS/FLR1/DOC1

  or a name plus an extension (similar to a DOS file extension), such as:

       /QDLS/FLR1/DOC1.TXT

• The name in each component can be up to 8 characters long, and the extension (if any) can be up to 3 characters long. The maximum length of the path name is 82 characters, assuming an absolute path name that begins with /QDLS.

• The directory hierarchy within the document library services (QDLS) file system can be 32 levels deep. If / and QDLS are included as the first two levels, the directory hierarchy can be 34 levels deep.

• The characters in names are converted to the code page of the job when the names are stored unless data area Q0DEC500 has been created in the QUSRSYS library. If this data area exists, then the characters in names are converted to code page 500 when the names are stored. This function provides compatibility with the behavior of the QDLS file system in previous releases. A name may be rejected if it cannot be converted to the appropriate code page.

  For more information about code pages, see the i5/OS^® globalization topic in the i5/OS Information Center.

 

Parent topic:

Document library services file system (QDLS)

 

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Path name