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BACKOUT

Syntax

BACKOUT=YES | NO | HOLD

Description

This statement specifies whether dynamic backout must be activated.

• YES—All files opened by an application for output processing are automatically closed and purged if the program abnormally terminates.
• NO—(Default) Do not activate dynamic backout.
• HOLD—All files opened by an application for output processing are automatically closed and held if the program abnormally terminates.