Multiple database function (MDBF) macros

The macros required to support a system generated with the multiple database function (MDBF) provide the facility to access resources in a subsystem (SS) other than the one generated for the user. This cross subsystem access can either be directed from an SS or subsystem user (SSU) to the BSS or from the BSS to an SS or SSU. The resources accessed can be one of the following:
  • Program base
  • Database
    • Fixed file record SS or SSU
    • Pool file record SS or SSU
    • Global data SS or SSU
    • Main storage resident SS data.
Table 1. MDBF macros
Macro name Restriction Description
CEBIC System Change SS or SSU Data Resource ID
CROSC System Cross SS Access Service
LEBIC System Load (and index) ECB Resource ID
UATBC General Request for SSU Attribute Table Reference.
Note: The system macros are described in z/TPF System Services and the general macros are described in z/TPF General Services.

See the CEBIC macro for an example of the use of these macros.