how to simulate testing with GSAM files in Test regions

Sasi Kiran Patha · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:24 am

hi ,
i have a batch program which has GSAM file as output.

Syntax in JCL for the file with production parameters:

OUTFILE DD DSN=&LIB2..CBFILE(+1),
DCB= (SYS1.DSCB,LRECL=101,BLKSIZE=8989,RECFM=FB),
UNIT=TAPE,LABEL=RETPD=05,
DISP=(,CATLG,DELETE),VOL=(,RETAIN)

The program inserts data in to the file using the following call:
CALL 'CBLTDLI' USING FUNC-ISRT
HFCSGS-PCB-1
WS-GS-RECORD1.

I have to test the program in test region. Does it require a GSAM defined in the test region. Any other alternative way to test.
Please Clarify if the GSAM file is actually getting created in the above JCL.

thanking you.
sasi patha

IQofaGerbil · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:55 pm

&LIB2..CBFILE(+1)
Will be created by this JCL

only if
when expanded, the GDG base exists based on the value of &LIB2

eg
if &LIB2 = 'TEST.GDGBASE'
then TEST.GDGBASE.CBFILE must exist as a GDG base, otherwise you will have to create it before you try to run the job

alternative?
overwrite the File name with a test one of your own

Bitneuker · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:15 pm

Here you may find information about GSAM.

Sasi Kiran Patha · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:21 pm

Thank you... it worked the way u mentioned.