The DCX$EXPAND_INIT routine initializes the context area for the expansion of data records. Call the DCX$EXPAND_INIT routine as the first step in the expansion (or restoration) of compressed data records to their original state. Before you call DCX$EXPAND_INIT, read the length of the compressed file from the compression/expansion function (the map). Invoke LIB$GET_VM to get the necessary amount of storage for the function. LIB$GET_VM returns the address of the first byte of the storage area.