> 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? CC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

