EXEC JCL keyword - PARMDD

Background

The PARMDD keyword on the EXEC JCL statement allows the passing of a parameter to the executing program that exceeds the previous limit of 100 characters. The keyword identifies a DD statement that defines a data set containing the parameter data. The program is unaware of the source of the parameter data.

With ThruPut Manager

ThruPut Manager supports this function by providing a new JAL keyword, PARMDD, on $PROGRAM JAL statement indicating whether this keyword was specified or not (YES or NO).

$PROGRAM PARMDD

PARMDD is a keyword on $PROGRAM JAL statement that specifies a DD statement that contains the PARM data. This DD is read and the data is automatically passed to the calling program. The maximum amount of data is 32760 bytes. PARMDD is mutually exclusive with the PARM and PARMFLD keywords.


 

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