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Checking whether the input file is opened?

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rexx77



Joined: 14 Apr 2008
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Location: Mysore

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:41 pm    Post subject: Checking whether the input file is opened?  

Hi all,

i need some information to find out how to check whether the filename given as Input file for REXX EXEC is opened in any session?

Thanks
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enrico-sorichetti



Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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Location: italy

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply to: Checking whether the input file is opened?  

trying to allocate "OLD" You might find out if somebody has the dataset allocated

I would say that You will not be able to find out about the open status
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rexx77



Joined: 14 Apr 2008
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:01 pm    Post subject:  

Thanks enrico. I will give a try and will let u all know the result.
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