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Batch Traces

In batch, the CA Ideal traces work as follows:

• The VPE service trace writes entries to the VPE trace file (installed as ADRTRC) as the batch program makes requests. Information can then be extracted from the VPE trace file selectively (for example, by the function or by the time an error occurred).

  Under z/OS, the extracted information goes to a file (installed as AUXPRINT), which you can then print or display (as any SYSOUT file) using standard operating system spooling or print facilities.

  Under VSE, the extracted information goes to the current system printer (specified in the site‑assembled CA Ideal Batch File Table (IDSYSFT) PSSPRTnn entries).

• The DIAL trace writes entries for specific CA Ideal internal tasks or functions to either of two places:
  • To the same trace file as the VPE trace, along with the VPE trace entries. Entries can then be extracted for printing as with the VPE trace. In this case, the VPE trace must be activated first.
  • In batch only, directly to a separate file without any VPE entries (regardless of whether the VPE trace is activated). Under z/OS, output goes to a sequential file (installed as SYSDIAL). Under VSE, output goes to a sequential file (installed as SYSLST).