Thanks Dave. I hadn't thought of that. Unfortunately, this has got to
run in the batch (either normally or within batch TSO), so issuing a
shortcut command interactively would not work for me.
But if I investigate what the F does under the covers, maybe I'll
find my solution.
Thanks!
Dave Cole
At 12/21/2022 04:41 AM, Gibney, Dave wrote:
The F line command from ISPF 3.4
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> Is there a way to release unused tracks in a classic z/OS PDS but
> without having to open and close it?
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> Or if opening/closing is required, is there a way to do that for a
> PDS without knowing (or discovering) what members are in it, and
> without creating a new member?
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> Obviously, I could write something, but I don't want to.
> And I cannot rely on the presence of any program or TSO command that
> does not come standard on a z/OS system?
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> I don't think there is a way to do this, but I'd love for someone to
> prove me wrong.
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