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rambabu
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| what is referback in jcl?where it is used? |
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sribks2005
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hi,
Referback technic is used in jcl to refer the characteristics of predefined datasets used in the procedure/jcl thru their DD names.
Eg: you have 5 steps in a jcl. Say in step 3 you are using a dataset ABC and you have defined the required characteristics for it(Eg: DCB,space etc...parameters).
Now say in step 5 , you need to create a new dataset XYZ which has same characteristics as that of dataset ABC created in step 3. Without specifying those parameters again, you can use referback technique to refer the ABC dataset characteristics to create XYZ.
This referback technique can extend beyond a single jcl also. i.e, you can refer the dataset created in different procedure also.
hope it helps.
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priyesh.agrawal
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Hi sribks2005,
Big help, If you can provide a code line on referback.
Thanks & Regards,
Priyesh.Agrawal |
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vrch
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Hello,
Here is a small example for how to use referback statement.
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\\step1 exec pgm=iefbr14
\\dd1 dd dsn=dataset1,disp=(new,catlg,delete)
\\step2 exec .....
\\step3 exec pgm=iefbr14
\\dd1 dd dsn=dataset2,disp=*.step1.dd1
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I think this will helpful to u and it will clarify u r doubt..
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somuprasanna
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| can we use refer back a dataset created in a PROC into a JCL ? |
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