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ALLOC Command

The ALLOC command dynamically allocates a volume not defined by a DD statement in the execution JCL for CA Workload Automation SE. The dynamically allocated ddname is U7 followed by the volume serial number. The SCRATCH command has an example of the ddname format. This function is available on the UT Menu panel as FUNCTION value 11 or on any other menu or formatted panel as FUNCTION value UT.11.

This command has the following format:

►►─ ALLOC ─ ,VOL=volume ─ ,UNIT=unit ─────────────────────────────────────────►◄
VOL

Defines the volume you want to allocate.

Limits: 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters

UNIT

Defines the unit name for the type of DASD device you want (for example, 3390, DISK, SYSDA).

Limits: 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters

More information:

SCRATCH Command