> I want to read a dataset(seq) which is created by JCL DISP=(NEW,) of a
> long
> running job while the job is running. When i try to browse the dataset
> using
> ISPF, I have 'dataset in use' msg.
> I tried to rename the dataset using IDCAMS ALTER in the next step
after
> the
> creation step and tried to read the renamed dataset, but still no
good.
> The last step is the long running step which writes some records in
the
> dataset.
> 
> Is it possible? am i wasting time?

[<CLC>] Have you tried specifying "FREE=CLOSE" on the DD statement for
the dataset?

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