To create the dataset in jcl based on current date

khannay2k · New User Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 28 Location: Bangalore

Hi,

can any one lemme know the answer.

I want to create the dataset in jcl based on current date do u have any idea please let me know.

rajesh.

pr_ibm · New User Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 9

Rajesh,

Question is not clear . Can you make it clear with example?

Thanks
Pr..

ankyhunk · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 11:56 am

Temporary datasets are created with current date & time. You can put the current date value in the name of the dataset to be created.

David P · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 1:43 pm

Hi Ankur,
Can you please elaborate more on

"You can put the current date value in the name of the dataset to be created"

I want to know how exactly you go about it.

regards,
David.

ankyhunk · Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 6:32 pm

I meant that u can name the dataset manually according to current date. This can also be automated thru a REXX utility. Code will be something like this -

superk · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 4:23 pm

rajesh, in order to use a value for current date in the job, you will need to define a variable and assign a value to it for the date. Normally, this function is handled by your job scheduling system. However, to accomplish this outside of that environment, you can use the JCL SET command in your job immediately after the JOB statements:

MGIndaco · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 6:18 pm

I want specify that JCL SET run only for JCL statements and not for instream DD.
i.e. if you want to delete a dataset with IDCAMS and specify the entry you desire, and it contain a variable as you can see in superk's sample, in conversion phase that variable is not converted.
Ususally the system scheduler convert jcl before the jes conversion! So.. if you need to delete it use a IEFBR14 or, as extreme solution, write a rexx source to have a dynamic and efficient solution.