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MD—Make Dataline z/OS ISPF Edit and Edit Macros SC19-3621-00 |
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The MD (make dataline) line command converts one or more ==MSG>, =NOTE=, =COLS>, or ====== (information) lines to data so they can be saved as part of your data set. Syntax>>-MD--+---+--------------------------------------------------->< '-n-' >>-+-MDD--+---------------------------------------------------->< '-MDMD-'
DescriptionIf you enter the MD line command on:
Note: The MD line command only works
on the editable =COLS> lines produced by the COLS
line command. It does not work with the non-editable =COLS> indicator
line produced by the COLS primary command.
For best results, you should set your edit profile to NUMBER OFF and make sure that the record length of your data set or member is at least 80 before entering the MD line command. Otherwise, data on the right may be truncated. To convert one or more lines to data:
To convert a block of lines to data:
ExamplesFigure 1 shows how you can convert a block of temporary lines to data by using the block form of the MD line command. Type MDD over the =NOTE= line flags in the line command field of the first and last lines of the block of lines that you want to convert to data. Figure 1. Before the MD
(Make Dataline) line command
When you press Enter, the lines on which the MDD commands are typed and all of the lines between them are converted to data. See Figure 2. Figure 2. After the MD (Make Dataline) line command
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