Is there any reason why you aren't pointing SYSPRINT (or whatever) at a temporary (or permanent) file, and using that file as the SYSIN dataset for STEP02?
For what reason do you *need* the SYSIN data to be instream? -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Knigge Sent: 22 October 2008 10:37 To: [email protected] Subject: JCL Problem... All, I have a utility that outputs a string to SYSPRINT (but that can be changed). Now I need to pass this string via SYSIN (or PARM) together with some other parameters to a second utility. A little "pseudo-sample": //* //* IMAGINE FOO WILL OUTPUT AN IP-ADDRESS - BUT THE ADDRESS //* IS OF COURSE NOT KNOWN... //* //STEP01 EXEC PGM=FOO //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //* //* NOW I NEED TO EXECUTE A COMMAND THAT CONTAINS //* THE IP-ADDRESS //STEP02 EXEC PGM=BA,PARM='PING the.ip.addr.here' ..... OR ... //STEP02 EXEC PGM=BA //SYSIN DD * PING the.ip.addr.here //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* Any ideas how to solve this problem? My first idea was to pass the SYSPRINT from STEP01 to a following STEP that issues an EDIT-Macro that changes the contents to my needs (BTW, how to do this?). The "new" SYSPRINT is then passed to the "PING" STEP. Of yourse this is just simplified just to show you what I need. My real case has nothing to do with IP-Adresses and PING and that stuff, but this sample is (I think so) easy to understand... Thank you in advance.... Bye, Michael ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 This e-mail has come from Experian, the only business to have been twice named the UK's 'Business of the Year’ =================================================================================== Information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential, and may not be copied or used by anyone other than the addressee, nor disclosed to any third party without our permission. There is no intention to create any legally binding contract or other binding commitment through the use of this electronic communication unless it is issued in accordance with the Experian Limited standard terms and conditions of purchase or other express written agreement between Experian Limited and the recipient. Although Experian has taken reasonable steps to ensure that this communication and any attachments are free from computer virus, you are advised to take your own steps to ensure that they are actually virus free. Companies Act information: Registered name: Experian Limited Registered office: Talbot House, Talbot Street, Nottingham NG80 1TH Place of registration: England and Wales Registered number: 653331 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
