Actually according to the JCL reference manual, a "permanent" dataset is simply one that has a non-temporary DSN assigned to it. So from that aspect, FSVO is actually FAVO = "for all values of".
Rex -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 11:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Friday Puzzler On Fri, 23 May 2014 16:25:10 +0000, Pommier, Rex wrote: > >Check the JCL reference manual under DD DISP parameter. If you have an OLD >permanent dataset that was PASSed to the step, the normal disposition is >DELETE if the dataset was originally new. > FSVO "permanent". I hate JCL! -- gil ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN The information contained in this message is confidential, protected from disclosure and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, distribution, copying, or any action taken or action omitted in reliance on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
