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How do I use %PNUM to create a unique dataset name? (SCI84790)

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Question

How do I use %PNUM to create a unique dataset name? (SCI84790)

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Answer

First you will need to assemble and link DMPALLOC found in your $CD.SAMPLIB. Be sure you assemble and link it like any other Stage 2 exit.  Specify ALLOCATION.EXIT=exitname in your Connect:Direct Initialization Parameters and cycle Connect:Direct.  Code a process to use %PNUM see sample below.

 

PNUMBER  PROCESS SNODE=REMOTE.NODE          -
        &NUM = %PNUM
STEP01 COPY                                 -
 FROM (   PNODE                             -
  DSN=FRM.DSN.NAMES                         -
     DISP=SHR)                              -
  TO   (DSN=HLQ1.TEST.T || &NUM             -
       DISP=RPL)

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PRI28554

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Modified date:
17 December 2019

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