Because the command syntax requires a DASD pack name. I once wrote an EXEC to perform what you are attempting to do. David Wakser
________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dean, David (I/S) Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: CP Query wildcards Why won't my wildcard work? q dasd l53701 DASD C018 CP SYSTEM L53701 1 DASD C0CE CP SYSTEM L53701 1 DASD C0CF CP SYSTEM L53701 1 CP q dasd l53* DASD L53* was not found. Thanks David Dean Information Systems *bcbstauthorized* ----------------------------------------------------- Please see the following link for the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee E-mail disclaimer: http://www.bcbst.com/email_disclaimer.shtm Confidentiality Note: This e-mail, including any attachment to it, may contain material that is confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or "Protected Health Information," within the meaning of the regulations under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act as amended. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error, and any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail, including any attachment to it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately return it to the sender and delete it from your system. Thank you.
