USE

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   .-USE--=--YES-----.   
>>-+-----------------+-----------------------------------------><
   |         .-YES-. |   
   '-USE--=--+-----+-'   
             '-NO--'     

Specifies whether the path is initially usable or not usable. This attribute of the path can be modified by the VTAM® operator, using the VARY PATH command. The effect of USE=YES and USE=NO for a path is similar to the effect of ISTATUS=ACTIVE and ISTATUS=INACTIVE for a minor node.
USE=NO
Specifies that the path is initially not usable.
USE=YES
Specifies that the path is initially usable.