To create an EXECUPDT update file (for example, for SYSPROF EXEC), 1) Edit the AUX file (SYSPROF AUXALM). 2) Add another line at the TOP (R002PROF - Comment ....). 3) Use XEDIT to create the file (X SYSPROF $EXEC (CTL DMSSP). 4) Make the changes and file the sucker away. To use EXECUPDT, say EXECUPDT SYSPROF (CTL ALMCMS NOHISTORY SID