
Parameters for Processing Datasets
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Parameters for Processing Datasets
Description This section describes the dataset definition (DD) statement parameters
you can use to process different types of datasets.
The JCLOVRDE configuration option determines how DD parameters
affect DSN Catalog entries. This configuration option applies only to
datasets that exist in the catalog at the time the dataset is opened for
output. If JCLOVRDE=NO, the DD parameters will override their
catalog counterparts on a “one-time” basis. If JCLOVRDE=YES, the DD
parameters will replace their catalog counterparts in the dataset catalog
entry. The override will be permanent.
Tape Use caution when specifying the VOLUME parameter, FREE parameter,
and DISP parameter. VOLUME has several purposes. FREE holds and
releases tape drive assignments. DISP=(x,KEEP) unloads tapes at close.
By default a tape is rewound but not unloaded at close, if you specify
DISP=(x,KEEP), VOL=PRIVATE, or VOL=(,RETAIN).
Disk The SPACE parameter is important when using disk processing. Use the
SPACE parameter to determine extent allocations for datasets that are not
in the DSN Catalog. SPACE is required for Start Track 1 and
uncontrolled datasets. You can reuse the same extent with DISP=MOD.
UNIT is required for disk output.
Cataloged If the dataset is already defined in the catalog, specify DISP=(x,KEEP)
for both input and output. You do not need to provide parameters if the
information is in the catalog entry for that dataset. You can override
cataloged parameters for a version by specifying the equivalent parameter
in the DD statement. For example, you can override period retention by
specifying LABEL=RETPD=n. If you want to permanently modify the
current dataset definition in the BIM-EPIC Catalog, specify
DISP=(x,CATLG). You must also set the JCLOVRDE=YES
configuration option.
If a dataset is not in the catalog and you want to automatically catalog it
(autocatalog), specify DISP=(NEW,CATLG). The new dataset is
cataloged using the data in the DD statement. DD statements cannot be
used to autocatalog an input dataset.
Note:Note:
If your BIM-EPIC configuration options specify the use of
autocataloging, when opened for output, a non-cataloged dataset will be
cataloged automatically even if you do not specify DISP=(x,CATLG).
The recommended method is to use DISP=(x,CATLG) to autocatalog all
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