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DMPDSN Command

The DMPDSN command displays physical records of a given data set or directory. It supports DSORG of PS, DA, or PO and RECFM of F, V, or U. This function is available on the UT Menu panel as FUNCTION value 17 or on any other menu or formatted panel as FUNCTION value UT.17.

This command has the following format:

►►─ DMPDSN ─ ,DSN=dsname ─┬───────────────┬─┬────────────────────┬────────────►
                          └─ ,MEM=member ─┘ └─ ,REC= ─┬─ 1 ◄ ──┬─┘
                                                      └─ nnnn ─┘

 ►─┬───────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────►◄
   └─ ,VOL=volume ─┘
DSN

Defines the fully qualified name of the data set.

Limits: 1 to 44 alphanumeric characters

MEM

(Optional) Defines a PDS member to display. This should be specified for partitioned data sets (PDSs) only. If omitted for a PDS, the directory is displayed.

Limits: 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters

REC

(Optional) Defines a relative physical record is to be displayed.

Default: 1 - first record in data set

Limits: 1 to 4 numeric characters

VOL

(Optional) Defines the volume on which the data set resides. If omitted, the catalog is searched to determine the volume.

Limits: 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters