ALOT= parameter for procedures

Use the ALOT= parameter in procedures to specify the auto-logoff time in minutes. Valid values are 0 and 10 - 1440.

If the ALOT value is not specified, the value from the JCL member is used except for FINANCE, SLU P, and ISC. If ALOT is not specified on the logon descriptor or overridden by the logon exit (DFSLGNX0) for FINANCE, SLU P, and ISC, a value of 1440 is used (the value from the JCL member is ignored).

  • ALOT=0
    The terminal is logged off immediately when no sign-on is in effect. ALOT=0 is normally specified when sign-on occurs by one of the following methods:
    • The user is signed on automatically during the logon process (autologon)
    • Signon data is supplied by logon (BIND) user data
    • Signon data is supplied by the logon exit (DFSLGNX0)
    Restriction: Do not specify ALOT=0 for interactive terminal sessions if the session expects a response to the DFS3649 (sign on required) salutation message.
  • ALOT=(10-1439)

    The session is terminated after the specified number of minutes elapses without a signed-on user.

  • ALOT=1440

    The session is never automatically terminated.

ALOT applies only to IMS ETO terminals.