Control Statements › SORT Statement › Parameters

Parameters

field-name

All data field names must be for fields in the input file or for work fields that are defined and computed before the SORT is executed. A name can be qualified, as in JOB NAME(1,3). Enter up to nine data field names in descending order of importance.

(D)

Sorting is normally performed in ascending order, from A-Z and 0-9. A field is sorted in descending order if its name has a (D) suffix.

WORK = n

is used in a SORT statement when SYS001 does not provide enough work space. Additional devices may be assigned on SYS002, SYS003, etc. n specifies the total number of devices.

Example:

SORT JOB NAME WORK = 2

This parameter instructs CA JARS Wizard to use SYS001 and SYS002 for work space.

Note: This parameter applies to VSE only.

OPTION =

allows you to pass optional parameters to the installation's SORT system.The parameters should be enclosed with apostrophes and follow the conventions of the SORT system.