In a message dated 96-01-18 12:26:23 EST, Joseph Carels asked:
>create a pick list of tapes created this run only
>don't keep adding data to a tape

Joseph, I think you may be asking for the function provided in the
the new feature of ADSM for AIX called Disaster Recovery Manager.
One of the things it does:
  - Determination of what database backup and copy storage pool volumes
    need to be moved offsite/back onsite (includes capability to
    expire a database backup series) and tracks the media
    location in the ADSM database.  This is accomplished with
    the new ADMIN commands MOVE/QUERY DRMEDIA.

  For scsi ATLs, the tape is even automatically CHECKEDout.

Check out the following files for more info:
ftp://198.80.6.2/adsm/info/drmover.txt
ftp://198.80.6.2/adsm/info/drminfo.txt

Don Moxley IBM SSD Software