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4.4.1.2 Complex-Level External File Specifications Example


In the example in Figure 4-36, complex-level external file
data consists of entries in a tape management system catalog.
It does not contain SUBSYSID data.  The effective date
variable is SDTENTTS, and no prorating is desired.  The file
is cataloged to the SYS1.TMSCAT data set.


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+-----------------------------------------------------------+
| Date: __/__/__                   Administrator: _________ |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+

External file ===> A description of the external file

 Subsysid Variable             ===>

 Subtype Variable              ===>

 Effective Date Variable       ===> SDTENTTS (ENDTS or
                                              SDTENTTS)

 Prorating                     ===> NO       (YES or NO)
  If yes:
    Prorate from variable      ===>

External File DD Statement - DDNAME must be INPUTACT

//* Code the JCL DD statement to read your external file
//INPUTACT DD DSN=SYS1.TMSCAT,DISP=SHR______________________
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 Figure 4-36.  External File Example