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ON SYSOUT: Data Selection Statement

Processes sysouts of a previous step referenced by the specified DD statements.

Figure 268 ON SYSOUT Statement Format

Type the word SYSOUT (or its abbreviation SYSO) next to the ON in the Rule Definition screen. When Enter is pressed, the following fields are displayed:

Table 267 ON SYSOUT Statement Fields

Field

Description

PROCST

Name of the procedure step. PROCST can have a maximum of 8 characters and cannot start with a number. Optional.

PGMST

Name of the program step. PGMST can have a maximum of 8 characters and cannot start with a number. Optional.

DDNAME

Name of the DD statement. DDNAME can have a maximum of 8 characters and cannot start with a number. Mandatory.

JOBNM

Name of the job whose sysout is to be processed. JOBNM must be a valid job name. Optional.

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. See Datastamp Calculation for more information.

  • blank – Datastamp is not generated. Default.
  • 1 – Datastamp is calculated using the original algorithm to ensure compatibility with prior versions.
  • 2 – A Datastamp is calculated using the newer, more efficient algorithm.

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