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2 Objectives You will learn: File-AID Batch features. error messages and File-AID reports. Coding function, modifiers and parameters. Batch commands and format. SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page i

3 1 1 File-AID/Batch: Purpose and Function Compuware s File-Aid Batch is a mainframe data manipulation program which consolidates the functions of the standard IBM utilities. File-AID/Batch is used to: Copy records or portions of records from one dataset type to another. Print record data in four formats. Change records of any length on any type of dataset; such as enlarging data fields and adding new data fields. Process datasets selectively to display or update information. Recognize logical JCL continuations. Accumulate totals to verify reports. Reformat records. Read all VSAM and sequential datasets forward or backward. SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page 1

4 Standard JCL is coded for accessing the File-AID/Batch product. 2 File-AID/Batch: Accessing and Using Control statements direct File-AID/Batch to the function that is to be performed. Parameters can limit the parts of the file that are processed and can direct secondary processes. File-AID has nine functions that provide hardcopy output of records: APRINT DUMP LIST FPRINT PRINT RLPRINT SCPRINT VPRINT XRPRINT SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page 2

5 2.1 Function and Modifier Descriptions A function is a code word that describes the operation to be performed on an input dataset. A function modifier is a code word appended to a function that changes or controls the way the function operates. Function modifiers are used in File-AID/Batch to enhance the capabilities of functions. Three function modifiers are available: ALL BACK MEM Allows a function to process an entire dataset. Permits backward processing of all record formats of sequential and VSAM datasets. Selects members within a PDS based on the content of the member. 2.2 Parameter Descriptions Parameter ABEND ACCUM AMODE AND CEM CHANGED CHARSET COPTNS CREATED DFLT_WRITE DROP DSNAME DUMP EDIT EDITALL ELSE Description Alters default abend handling procedures. Accumulates totals while a function is executing. Specifies the address mode to select. Creates a logical AND condition when used with an IF parameter. Copies empty members of a partitioned dataset. Select a group of members from a PDS based on a range of last modified dates. Specifies which language to use. Specifies additional options for condensed compare reports. Select a group of members from a PDS based on a range of creation dates. Specifies a default output file to use during a USER function. Controls maximum number of records dropped by the DROP function. Limits VTOC processing to a specified dataset name. Prints records in hexadecimal format. Changes first occurrence of data in a record. Changes multiple occurrences of data in a record. Enables you to code actions to perform when the preceding conditional statement is false. SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page 3

6 Parameter ERRS EXPAND FEOV FIELDS FORM FPRINT IF IN INVALID IOEXIT KEY KEYINFO LANGTYPE LAYOUT LINKDATE LIST LPI MAP MAXENT MAXOUT MBRNAME MEMBER MEMBERS MOVE Description Defines the number of allowable data checks per volume per execution. Specifies whether to expand the nested CA-Librarian or CA-Panvalet INCLUDE statements. Forces end-of-volume (EOV) processing for the output tape dataset when the input tape dataset reaches EOV. Defines the fields to include from each record in the VPRINT vertical formatted print report. Controls processing when JCL is read, updated, or printed. Also controls whether multiple passes are made on a dataset, audit report format, and other options. Prints data formatted according to a COBOL or PL/I record layout. Selects records for a function based on selection criteria. Controls the number of records read for processing. Specifies how to process invalid data fields with the XMLGEN function. Specifies input and output I/O exit names. Processes data beginning with a specific key. Provides KEY information when converting File-AID for IMS XREFs. Selects members based on CA-Panvalet language type. Specifies DDxxRL dataset member for FPRINT function or parameter. Selects a group of members from a PDS based on the member's link date. Prints alphanumeric data without record number or record length. Specifies lines per inch when printing. Specifies DDxxRL dataset member for FPRINT function or parameter. Alias of LAYOUT. Extends area in which File-AID parameter information is stored beyond the default limit. Processes more than eight user-controlled output datasets per execution. Select a group of members from a PDS based on a range of member names. Processes specified member within a PDS. Selects groups of members from a PDS using a mask. Builds output record by moving data to it. SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page 4

7 Parameter NEWMEM NEWMEMS ORIF (OR) OUT PADCHAR PANSTAT PDSSTAT PRESERVE PRINT PRTRECS RBA RDW READNEXT REFOUT REPL REPLALL RLM RLPRINT RMODE RRN SELECT SHOW STOP TYPRUN UNIT Description Names a new member of an output PDS. Names multiple new members of an output PDS using a mask. Creates a logical OR condition when used with a preceding IF parameter. Controls maximum number of records written to output dataset. Specifies fill value used when lengthening a record. Selects members based on CA-Panvalet status type. Maintains PDS member statistics when updating partitioned datasets. Maintains trailing blanks (spaces) in variable length records. Valid only for COPY and USER. Prints alphanumeric data with record number and record length. Specifies whether to include changed, inserted, deleted, and matched records in the Compare report. Begins function at a relative byte/block address (RBA). Controls inclusion/exclusion of record descriptor word (RDW) during variablelength record processing. Ends processing of the current record and starts the function over with the next record. Specifies which record to copy when executing a reformat definition. Replaces first occurrence of data in a record with other specified data. Replaces multiple occurrences of data in a record with other specified data. Controls the replacing of PDS members when copying. Prints the associated record layouts when printing XREFs (XRPRINT function only). Specifies the residency mode to select. Specifies a relative record number for VSAM RRDS and BDAM files. Selects every nth occurrence of a record for processing. Specifies the report format for a record layout printed with the FPRINT function. Stops function when a given condition is found. Specifies to validate the compare criteria file without comparing the data. Specifies a generic unit name for VTOC functions. SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page 5

8 Parameter USERID VOLSER VOLSTAT VPRINT WRITE Description Select a group of members from a PDS based on a range of user IDs. Specifies a volume serial number for VTOC functions. Specifies a volume status for VTOC functions. Prints data vertically formatted according to a PL/I or COBOL record layout. Writes newly created record to output dataset (USER function only). SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID_BATCH 5.9) Ch 1: Page 6

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SYS-ED/COMPUTER EDUCATION TECHNIQUES, INC. (File-AID ) IDX: Page 1 A Accessing File-AID... 2:1 Accessing the VSAM Utility - Option 3.5... 3:4 Allocating a VSAM Cluster... 3:1 Allocation Parameters - Extended... 3:8 Allocation Parameters - Verifying... 3:7 AND Conditions