z/OS Sysout Datasets

In the object workspace, the sysout datasets are shown when you expand a job. Example:

Sysout datasets

This document covers the following topics:


Listing z/OS Sysout Datasets

Different types of files are shown when you list the z/OS datasets for a job. The names of these files start with the following characters: JC (input JCL), SI (sysin data) SM (system messages) and SO (sysout data).

Start of instruction setTo list z/OS sysout datasets

  1. In the object workspace, select a job in the Jobs folder.

    Or:
    Select a job in the list view window which shows a list of jobs.

  2. Invoke the context menu and choose List.

    The sysout datasets of the job are shown in the list view window. Example:

    List sysout datasets

    The list contains the following columns:

    Column Description
    File File type.
    Number File number.
    Procedure Procedure being executed.
    Step Job step referencing the file.
    DD DD name.
    Class Output class.
    Records Number of records in the file.
    Copies Number of file copies.
    Form Print form.
    FCB Form control buffer.
    Writer External writer.
    Flash Form overlay (flash).

Releasing a z/OS Sysout Dataset from Hold

You can release a single sysout dataset of a z/OS job from hold.

Start of instruction setTo release a z/OS sysout dataset from hold

  1. In the object workspace, expand a job in the Jobs folder.

    Or:
    Invoke the list view window which shows the sysout datasets for a job.

  2. Select a sysout dataset.

  3. Invoke the context menu and choose Release.

    The selected job sysout is released from hold.

Changing the Attributes of a z/OS Sysout Dataset

You can change the class and/or destination of a z/OS sysout dataset.

Start of instruction setTo change the attributes of a z/OS sysout dataset

  1. In the object workspace, expand a job in the Jobs folder.

    Or:
    Invoke the list view window which shows the sysout datasets for a job.

  2. Select a z/OS sysout dataset.

  3. Invoke the context menu and choose Change.

    The following dialog box appears:

    Change sysout dataset

  4. Enter the new attributes.

  5. Choose the OK button.