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Data Set Name Control Statement

The Data Set Name (DSN) control statement identifies the cataloged data set name that is processed. This control statement is required and precedes the optional Message control statement. The format for the DSN statement is:

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DSN=data.set.name[,UNCATLG][,LABEL]

Control Statement Definition

DSN=data.set.name

Describes the cataloged data set name to be processed. If it is a GDG, a relative generation specification is permitted. This parameter is required. If the UNCATLG option is specified, the explicit name must be coded to uncatalog.

UNCATLG

Allows you to uncatalog the data set entry from the system catalog. This parameter is optional.

LABEL

Indicates an external label is to be printed. This parameter is optional. If a label is requested, it is processed by the Online Label Interface.