Step 6. Update build status table

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Command Explanation 
vmfbld ppf 5696234J {HLASM|HLASMSFS} (status
  Command to update the Build Status Table.   Use HLASM if High Level Assembler is installed on minidisk. Use HLASMSFS if High Level Assembler is installed in SFS.
Options:
status
Identifies build requirements.

If service has been applied to the source product parameter file (file type of $PPF) then carry out the following instructions before going on to Step 7. Rebuild serviced parts (objects).

If the $PPF files have been serviced the following prompt is displayed: 
VMFBLD2185R The following source product parameter files have been
serviced:
VMFBLD2185R 5696234J $PPF
VMFBLD2185R When source product parameter files are serviced, all
            product parameter files built from them must be recompiled
            using VMFPPF before VMFBLD can be run.
VMFBLD2185R Enter zero (0) to have the serviced source product
            parameter files built to your A-disk and exit VMFBLD so
            you can recompile your product parameter files with VMFPPF.
VMFBLD2185R Enter one (1) to continue only if you have already
            recompiled your product parameter files with VMFPPF.

If you select 0 then the following process will recompile the product parameter files (PPF).

You should only select 1 if you have previously compiled your product parameter files. In this case, go to Step 7. Rebuild serviced parts (objects).
  1. Indicate $PPF file needs to be compiled
    Command Explanation 
    0
    		 Enter 0 and continue with the following commands.

    The message:

    VMFBLD2188I Building 5696234J $PPF on 191 (A) from level $PFnnnnn

    is displayed.

  2. Compile the product parameter file
    Command Explanation 
    vmfppf 5696234J *
    		 If you have your own PPF override, use your PPF name instead of 5696234J.
  3. Copy the product parameter file to the software inventory disk.
    Command Explanation 
    copyfile 5696234J $PPF a = = d (olddate replace
      Do not use your own PPF name in place of 5696234J for this COPYFILE command.
    Options:
    olddate
    Uses the date and time on each input file as the date and time of the last update of each corresponding output file.
    replace
    Causes the output file to replace an existing file with the same file identifier.
  4. Erase product parameter file from A disk
    Command Explanation 
    erase 5696234J $PPF a
    		 Do not use your own PPF name in place of 5696234J for this ERASE command.
  5. Update build status table
    Command Explanation 
    vmfbld ppf 5696234J {HLASM|HLASMSFS} (status
         		 VMFBLD updates the build status table.   Use HLASM if High Level Assembler is installed on minidisk. Use HLASMSFS if High Level Assembler is installed in SFS.   
    1
    		 When you receive the VMFBLD2185R prompt, enter 1 to continue.
    Options:
    status
    Identifies build requirements.
  6. Review the build message log
    Command Explanation 
    vmfview build
    		 Command to review the build status messages and see which objects need to be built.