NetBase for MPE Reference Guide

Chapter 7
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NBSpool Program
NBSpool streamlines and automates the management of spool files generated by all applications,
seamlessly distributing the printing function across networks and printer devices. Originally written
to provide a method of moving spool files across a network, NBSpool quickly grew into a powerful,
easy-to-use facility for performing a large variety of functions on spool files.
NBSpool matches and surpasses the functionality of the MPE utility SPOOK, while using concise,
simple commands that follow the familiar SPOOK syntax. NBSpool makes complex spool
management simple and intuitive, allowing end users to easily tap into corporate information
resources without steep learning curves.
Note. The maximum number of spool files NBSpool can operate on is 16,380. This
applies to all NBSpool commands with the exception of the STORE command.
NBSpool Features
This section provides information on NBSpool features. These features have been designed to allow
you to easily and quickly interact with spool files. These features include:
• A flexible method of selecting subsets of spool files to alter, move, store, purge etc. Selections
can be made on one or more of the following:
Spool file DFID or range of DFIDs
Job/session number or range of job/session numbers
Output priority or range of output priorities
Logical device number
Device class with wild cards
File names with wild cards
User names with wild cards
$STDLISTs (include or exclude them)
Creation dates or date ranges
Spool file size
Spool files that contain a specified string or strings
Complex selections using AND, OR, and NOT operators