On Sun, 7 Jan 2024 23:42:41 +0000, Seymour J Metz wrote:
>Long ago (in OS/390?) IBM introduced a bunch of keywords equivalent to
>subparameters of DCB, e.g., LRECL= is equivalent to DCB=LRECL=. I believe that
>LIKE= was part of that.
>
Did LIKE add any expressive power that DCB lacks?
I believe neither DCB nor LIKE can be used in nor refer to DD PATH=
The alternative might be to use JCL symbols for common attribute strings.
Combining brevity and mnemonic value:
Q = "'"
QQ = '"'
Don't forget to mention them in PROCEDURE EXPOSE.
SIGNAL ON NOVALUE would remind you, if you chose to use it.
--
gil
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