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How do I print output from SDSF?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I print output from SDSF?

Using the PRINT command consists of three steps:

  1. Open a print data set. You open the print data set to specify the target of the output, either SYSOUT, a DASD data set, or a pre-allocated ddname.
  2. Print the data. You can print output data, log data and screens to the print data set.
  3. Close the print data set.

What is the function of a command in SDSF primary option menu?

The SDSF option is used to view and print output at the user’s terminal. The first panel is the SDSF Primary Option Menu panel. This panel is displayed when selecting Option S (or SD when applicable) on the ISPF Primary Option Menu.

How do I show all jobs in SDSF?

To view the entire output: On the SDSF Status Display, enter the letter S next to the job whose output you want to see. SDSF STATUS DISPLAY ALL CLASSES LINE 1-2 (2) COMMAND INPUT ===> SCROLL ===> PAGE PREFIX=* DEST=(ALL) OWNER= userid* NP JOBNAME JOBID OWNER PRTY C QUEUE MAX-RC STATUS POS ASYS ?

What is meant by SDSF in mainframe?

System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) is a utility that allows you to monitor, control, and view the output of jobs in the system. After submitting a job, it is common to use System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) to review the output for successful completion or to review and correct JCL errors.

How do I print a Sysout to a data set?

Using the PRINT command

  1. Open a print data set. You open the print data set to specify the target of the output, either SYSOUT, a DASD data set, or a pre-allocated ddname.
  2. Print the data. You can print output data, log data and screens to the print data set.
  3. Close the print data set.

What is Msgclass JCL?

So, MSGCLASS is used to specify the format of the output. This means that MSGCLASS defines the output device to which the system messages and JCL related messages are written and printed.

What is ISPF command?

ISPF system commands

  • AUTOTYPE.
  • BACKWARD.
  • BOTTOM.
  • CANCEL.
  • CMDE.
  • COLOR.
  • CRETRIEV.
  • CUAATTR.

How do I get a job in mainframe?

To view the entire output:

  1. On the SDSF Status Display, enter the letter S next to the job whose output you want to see.
  2. You will be presented with one view of the entire output (as shown in Figure 1).

How can I see JCL errors?

Scroll to the bottom of the job. Look for error messages. They usually tell what the error is and which numeric JCL is being affected.

What logs are printed in Sysprint in JCL?

sysprint : To print messages of the program execution, and ii contains compile source listing and line no, offset no. Historically, IBM utility programs used SYSOUT for status messages, and used SYSPRINT for the utility program reports. In COBOL programs, the output of DISPLAY statements goes to SYSOUT.

How many extents are possible for a sequential file?

A sequential data set can have 16 extents on each volume. An extended-format sequential data set can have 123 extents per volume.

How do I run a JOB in JCL?

Procedure

  1. Allocate a data set to contain your JCL. Use ISPF (or equivalent function) to allocate a data set named userid .
  2. Edit the JCL data set and add the necessary JCL.
  3. Submit the JCL to the system as a job.
  4. View and understand the output from the job.
  5. Make changes to your JCL.
  6. View and understand your final output.

Where does the print output go in SDSF?

You can print output data, data from the Log or ULOG, or screen images. The print output can go to SYSOUT, a data set, or a print file (specified with a DDNAME). After you submit a job, you can use SDSF to review the output and correct JCL errors.

Where can I find the SDSF command line?

Next is the command line where SDSF or TSO commands can be issued. Finally, there is a columnar display of, in this case, all active jobs in the system. The NP column allows you to issue specific commands against row objects; also the values in some columns can be modified by overtypeing them.

What does SDSF stand for in Computer Science?

SDSF stands for System Display and Search Facility. It is a system to monitor and control mainframe Jobs. The following video tutorial will help you understand the SDSF commands. How to Start using SDSF?

Can you print from a SDSF panel in Jes?

SDSF allows you to display printed output held in the JES spool area. You may find that you do not need to print much of the output sent to JES by batch jobs (and other jobs). Instead, you can inspect it using SDSF and delete or use it as needed. Open a print data set.