retained-form-definitions

This single-valued attribute specifies the maximum number of form definitions that PSF retains in virtual storage between print jobs.

Parent topic: PSF FSA attributes

ISPF field name

Retained form definitions

Allowed values

You can enter a value 0 - 32767. The default value is 6.

Usage guidelines

  • When PSF retains form definitions, PSF does not need to reload the same form definitions for subsequent jobs. However, retaining form definitions requires more virtual storage.
  • This value overrides the reasonable resource loading value (RRLV) for form definitions that you can specify in the PSF Exit 7 initialization call.
  • For information about RRLVs, see PSF for z/OS: Customization.