MAXOUT (MO)

The MAXOUT parameter changes the default value of eight output data sets that can be created with a USER function in conjunction with the WRITE parameter.

The syntax of the MAXOUT parameter is:

MAXOUT=n

n

Number of output data sets to create. It can be any number from 0 (zero) through 99. The default value is 8.

Example:

This example performs a USER function while concurrently creating ten output data sets.

Use the MAXOUT parameter only once per jobstep. The MAXOUT setting is passed to other File-AID function that refer to the same input DD statement.

Example:

In this example the MAXOUT setting of 99 continues in effect for the second USER function.

In this example the MAXOUT setting of 99 is in effect for the $$DD01 USER function. The $$DD02 USER function is limited to the MAXOUT default of eight data sets.