Need to vary the number of input to skeleton job

jemonthomas · New User Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 35 Location: india

Hi,

Is it possible to vary the number of inputs to a skeleton job? For example if I am using a skeleton job for searching... One time I need to search 5 variables next time 2 and next it might be 3 and so on.... Does skeleton jobs have that flexibility? if so could you please share a sample code?

Nic Clouston · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:11 pm

Use IF statements in your skeleton to test for your variable having data or not.

PeterHolland · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:12 pm

yes and no.

expat · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:48 pm

It may make our lives a little bit easier if you explained clearly what it is that you need to do, and show us what you have done so far

jemonthomas · New User Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 35 Location: india

Hi,

I need to create a rexx tool in which it will ask the user to enter the search variables.I created a skeleton search jcl for rexx so that it will replace the variables entered by user.I would like to know can I make the job or rexx in such a way that it will work if the user enter 4 variables to search and another user need to search only 2 variable and another one need 5 variables to search and so on

dbzTHEdinosauer · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:12 am

since you are just populating a sysin dataset
inline or dataset,
it should be relatively easy to manipulate within your REXX TOOL

PERSONAL OPINION ON:

normally, rexx tools are written to provide/enhance the user with a 'utility' that does not exist.

from anywhere within ISPF, you can always START a new session,
jump to the 3.14 or 3.15 screen and use the batch mode.

why not invest your time creating something that will help/enhance your system?
does your boss know that you are simply wasting company resources?

dick scherrer · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:20 am

Hello,

Have you considered foregoing the skeleton and have your tool simply genereate the complete job?