Copy a set of gdg generations

vinit_infy · New User Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 56

Hi,

I have a scenerio where i have 50 generation of a tape file. I have to copy each generation to another gdg tape file using some outrec function.

For one generation i have my proc ready where i have hard coded the generation number. But for 50 generation is there any way which can help me in using just one generic proc? Otherwise i have to write 50 step for 50 generation.

PeterHolland · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:10 pm

IDCAMS Repro for 50 input/output datasets.
It is some jcl/repro statements coding, but it keeps you
of the street.

expat · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:10 pm

Write 50 steps for 50 generations.

To be honest here, you could have done that in not much more time than it took you to post.

PeterHolland · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:12 pm

I think the posted time stamp needs some seconds added, to make
clear who was first.

expat · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:16 pm

I delayed my response to put the second line in.
Drat and double drat - I would have beaten you otherwise

vinit_infy · New User Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 56

Ya i know i can just repeat 50 times in 5 seconds..but there is something called smart work...i was looking for that only..

PeterHolland · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:25 pm

expat · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:27 pm

Define "Smart work"

dick scherrer · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:23 pm

Hello,

Suggest you consider a 1-step PROCedure (cataloged or proc/pend inline) and then simply have 50 EXECs with a symbolic parameter (or multiple if needed).