Control Statements and Keywords
The following syntax rules apply to the control statements:
- Control statements are free-form. That is, they can begin in any column.
- Uppercase characters are required.
- At least one blank space must be inserted between individual keywords and data fields. Multiple blanks are acceptable.
- To insert comments, type an asterisk (*) in column 1 of each line containing the comment. Comments following keywords are not allowed.
- The LIST keyword cannot be specified on the same line as PSWD, NEWCPUID, and OLDCPUID.
This table describes the control statement keywords:
Keyword | Data | Explanaton |
|---|---|---|
PSWD= | 12-character password formatted as four fields of three characters each, separated by either a comma or a blank (see sample JCL). Twelve continuous characters are also accepted. | Valid characters are alphanumeric (excluding the letters “I” and “O.” to avoid confusion with the numbers “1” and “0”). Valid special characters include the =, +, and @ characters. The asterisk (*) can be substituted for the “at” sign (@) when @ is not available on the keyboard. |
NEWCPUID= | Five-digit serial number, followed by a hyphen and a four-digit model number. | Serial number and model number must be hexadecimal characters separated by a single hyphen. |
OLDCPUID= | Five-digit serial number, followed by a hyphen and a four-digit model number. | Serial number and model number must be hexadecimal characters separated by a single hyphen. |
LIST | Not applicable | Prints a report showing the contents of the product authorization tables and information about the processor on which the job is executing. |