ON DSN: Data Selection Statement

Processes one or more Compressed Dataset Access Method (CDAM) files. For sites where Control-D or Control-V are installed.

Figure 260 ON DSN Statement Format

Type the word DSN (or its abbreviation DS) to the right of ON in the Rule Definition screen. When Enter is pressed, the = prompt and the following fields are displayed:

Table 262 ON DSN Statement Fields

Field	Description
criteria	Selection criteria for one or more Compressed Dataset Access Method (CDAM) files. CDAM selection criteria must be specified. A maximum of 6 lines can be used to specify the criteria. Specify Y (Yes) in the C (Continue?) field to open another line for the continuation of the criteria. Specify N (No) in the C (Continue?) field to close the criteria field.
MODE	Determines the starting point for calculating WHEN statement line and column specifications. See WHEN: Rule Definition Structure. Optional. Available modes 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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Rule Definition