FILENAME

Valid VSAM, KSDS, ESDS or RRDS dataset name. Mandatory. A maximum of 44 characters can be specified.

FIRSTKEY

Key of the first KSDS file record or RBA of the first RRDS/ESDS file record to be processed. Optional. If FIRSTKEY is blank, processing starts from the first record in the file.

The C (Continue?) field, when set to Y (Yes), provides additional space for specifying the FIRSTKEY field. A maximum of six lines may be opened for this field. Specifying N (No) in the C (Continue?) field closes the following preexisting line.

LASTKEY

Key of the last KSDS file record or RBA of the last RRDS/ESDS file record to be processed. Optional. If LASTKEY is blank, processing ends with the last record in the file. The last record is read by Control-M/Analyzer.

The C (Continue?) field, when set to Y (Yes), provides additional space for specifying the LASTKEY field. A maximum of six lines may be opened for this field. Specifying N (No) in the C (Continue?) field closes the following preexisting line.

T

VSAM file type. Valid values are: ESDS, RRDS and KSDS.

MODE

Determines the starting point upon which absolute WHEN line and column specifications are based. For more information, 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 the number of lines per printed page. Optional. If not specified, Control-M/Analyzer assumes a value of 60.

DATASTAMP

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

• 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.