IMSDLBUF= SAS System Option

Specifies a value for the BUF parameter.

Valid in: SAS invocation, OPTIONS statement
Category: Engine, DATA Step
Default: IMSDLBUF=16
Range: 0-999
Tip: Not restrictable

Syntax

IMSDLBUF= value
DLIBUF= value

Syntax Description

value
The BUF parameter specifies the number of 1K blocks that are available in the ISAM/OSAM buffer pool. When the DFSVSAMP DD control statements are used, they override the specification.