ON SYSDATA: Data Selection Statement

Processes the three SYSDATA job sysout datasets. For Control-M and Control-M/Restart users only.

Figure 266 ON SYSDATA Statement Format

Type the word SYSDATA (or its abbreviation SYSD) next to the ON in the Rule Definition screen. When you press Enter, the following fields are displayed:

Table 266 ON SYSDATA Statement Fields

Field	Description
MODE	Determines the starting point for calculating WHEN statement line and column specifications. See WHEN: Rule Definition Structure. Optional. Available modes: 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. 2 – A Datastamp is calculated using the newer, more efficient algorithm.

Field

Description

MODE

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

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.
2 – A Datastamp is calculated using the newer, more efficient algorithm.

Parent Topic

Rule Definition