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WS

Syntax

WS= CLASS / FORM / FCB / PRIO / AGE / GROUP,

Description

This parameter specifies the work selection criteria for this printer. This work selection includes which file attributes are to be considered, and the order in which they must be considered when searching for files to be printed next.

Valid values are:

• CLASS—The class position each candidate file occupies in the current printer output CLASS output list is considered.
• FORM—Consideration is given to whether candidate files match the current printer FORM.
• FCB—Consideration is given to see if the candidate files match the current printer FCB.
• PRIO—The priority of the candidate file is taken into consideration.
• AGE—The age of the candidate files is taken into consideration, and it must be specified as the last WS parameter.
• GROUP—All files belonging to the same output group for a given printer are printed together.

Note: One or more selection criteria can be specified, separated by slashes (/); the order of the selection criteria specifies the priority.

The default value is CLASS/FORM/FCB/PRIO/AGE.