Input and Output

IEBPTPCH uses the input as follows:

An input data set, which contains the data that is printed or punched. The input data set can be either sequential or partitioned.
A control data set, which contains utility control statements. The control data set is required for each use of IEBPTPCH.

IEBPTPCH produces the output as follows:

An output data set, which is the printed or punched data set.
A message data set, which contains informational messages (for example, the contents of the control statements) and any error messages.

If IEBPTPCH is invoked from an application program, you can dynamically allocate the data sets by issuing SVC 99 before calling IEBPTPCH.

Related reading: For information about IEBPTPCH return codes, see Invoking Utility Programs from an Application Program.