SET INTERCEPT command (COBOL, full-screen mode, line mode, batch mode)

Intercepts input to and output from the console. Output and prompts for input are displayed in the log.

Console I/O intercepts remain in effect for the entire debug session, unless you terminate them by entering SET INTERCEPT OFF command. The initial setting is OFF.

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagram SET INTERCEPT ONOFF CONSOLE;
ON
Turns on console I/O interception. z/OS® Debugger displays output in the log, preceded by the CONSOLE keyword to identify the output. Input causes a prompt entry in the log, with the CONSOLE identified. You can then enter input for the console on the command line by using the INPUT command.
OFF
Turns off console I/O interception.
CONSOLE
Turns I/O interception on or off for the console.
This consists of:
  • Job log output from DISPLAY UPON CONSOLE
  • Screen output (and confirming input) from STOP 'literal'
  • Terminal input for ACCEPT FROM CONSOLE or ACCEPT FROM SYSIN.
Usage notes
  • For CICS®, SET INTERCEPT is not supported.
  • You cannot use the SET INTERCEPT command while you replay recorded statements by using the PLAYBACK commands.

Examples

Turn on the I/O interception for the console. The current programming language setting is COBOL. 
SET INTERCEPT CONSOLE;

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