This section discusses the design considerations for HiRDB file system areas in which work table files are to be created.
The amount of space required for a HiRDB file system area for work table files must be greater than the total size of the work table files to be created in the area. If you specify the -a option with the pdfmkfs command, the HiRDB file system area can be automatically extended. We recommend specifying the -a option, since the HiRDB file system area will be extended automatically when the total size of the work table files reaches the size of the HiRDB file system area.#
For details about the sizes of work table files, see Chapter 18. Determining Work Table File Size.
The peak capacity of a HiRDB file system area for work table files can be obtained by entering the following command: