Variables - Setting a job's parameters

There are 8 submit parameter fields (P1 through P8). Each field is just character data that is passed into the batch job as symbols P1, P2, ...,P8. They can be used in whatever fashion is needed by the developer.

EnterpriseSCHEDULE jobs incorporate parameters for preprocessor substitution in the Commands, Auxiliary and Message Text sections of the job. The Parameter property page displays three Parameter types as follows:

Variable type

 Type

Description

Named Variables

Named Variables are named by the user (up to 50 characters) with a value up to 200 characters. Only letters, numbers, $ and _ can be used in the name. The value may contain special characters and spaces. Unlike Global variables, these variables are only accessible from within the local job or in a job that the local job is included.

P1-P8 Parameter

Parameter P1 can have a length of up to 100 characters. P2-P-8 can have a length up to 40 characters. The value may contain special characters and spaces.

Include Job Variables

The Include Job Variables are variables that are part of a job that is included in the job's command section. They can only be edited in the included job.

 

 

Editing a Named Variable
 

To edit a named Variable

1.Click in the value field of the variable

2.Edit the field

3.Click Apply to save.

 

Adding a Named Variable

 

To add a named variable

1.Click the Add a Named Variable button.

2.A new line will be added to the Variable list.

3.Type in the Name and value of the variable

4.Click Apply to save