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ON DDNAME: Data Selection Statement

Processes the sequential datasets referenced by the specified DD statement in the current step.

Figure 258 ON DDNAME Statement Format

Type DDNAME (or its abbreviation DD) to the right of ON in the Rule Definition screen. When Enter is pressed, the following fields are displayed:

Table 261 ON DDNAME Statement Fields

Field

Description

DDNAME

Name of the DD statement. DDNAME can have a maximum of 8 characters. Mandatory.

MODE

Determines the starting point for calculating WHEN statement line and column specifications. See WHEN: Rule Definition Structure. Optional. Available values are:

  • DS (Dataset) – Line and column values are based on the start of the dataset.
  • PG (Page) – Line and column values are based on the start of the page. Default.

LINECT

Specifies number of lines per printed page. Optional. If not specified, the default is 60.

DATASTAMP

Determines whether a unique Datastamp is calculated and assigned to the data sources. For more information see Datastamp Calculation.

  • blank — A Datastamp is not generated. Default.
  • 1 — A Datastamp is calculated using the original algorithm to ensure compatibility with prior versions of Control-M/Analyzer.
  • 2 — A Datastamp is calculated using the newer, more efficient algorithm.

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