PRINT (P) function

The PRINT function prints alphanumeric data and labels each record with its record number, record length, RBA address (VSAM) or RRN (VSAM RRDS and BDAM), block size, and physical location (disk files). The PRINT function prints packed or binary data as blanks. Because File-AID prints 100 bytes of data per line, the PRINT function displays records larger than 100 bytes on multiple lines. A column scale is printed under each line to help you locate data. The column scale print is controlled by the FORM parameter. Example PRINT output is shown in SYSLIST PRINT Request Output.

Use parameters with the PRINT function to control the number, or selection, of records to print. When no limiting parameters are specified, an installation default maximum of 250 records is printed. This default prevents you from accidentally generating a large volume of print. Use the OUT=n parameter to override the default. Use the MOVE parameter to print only selected portions of each record.

Example:

$$DD01 PRINT OUT=5

This example prints the first five records from the input dataset in a format that shows the character data, the record number, record length, and other information about each record.

 

Tip: For faster searching, add an asterisk to the end of your partial query. Example: cert*