How to merge the dataset name

bigheadboy · New User Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 4

for example,

I have a dataset name ABC.XYZ.&DATE

and &DATE is got from the dataset which is generated in previous step, e.g the content in the dataset is 'D060101'

so that each day I run the JCL, different dataset can be created.

Is it possible?

Thanks.

superk · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:26 pm

It's possible only if you intend to dynamically allocate the dataset from within a program.

From a purely JCL perspective, the step that creates the value for &DATE would have to store that value, and either:

1. Dynamically build and submit the next job which will use that value.
-or-
2. Store that value in a library, so the second job can then use that value.

superk · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:48 pm

It would be nice to see a realistic sample of what you are trying to do.