TEST1 REPORT is an individual file. A "generic entry" is an entry in the FILELIST defining a group of files sharing the same attributes, as opposed to a series of individual files. A typical example is a series of monthly minutes. > * MINUTES ALL AUT . . . ........ ........ Note: you actually type the ">" sign. This entry defines the group of files. You can then add files matching this pattern without having to update the FILELIST. You can also use AFD ADD on the generic entry. Eric