* as Dummy Variable for File Names in Commands

* can be used in commands as a dummy variable for the name of a data element within a file list. The name of the desired file, library element, or job variable is determined by entering * in the Action Field. Still in the same dialog step, the * symbol can be used in commands as a dummy variable for the specified names. The mapping of Name <--> * thus established will remain until it is remapped.

As well as *, the Action Codes *1, ..., *9 can be used to mark additional names. The CFS command field can thus process up to 10 different data element names using the respective dummy variable.

The mappings Name <--> *, *1, ..., *9 remain current during the CFS run, even after selecting a new file list.

With regard to library elements, entering an * in the CFS command field will result in the full description of the element being used. Depending on the context, that includes the library name, the name of the element, the element type (PLAM), as well as the version number. In some cases it is desirable only to have the element name, and to ignore the library name, type and version number. If this is the case, enter *E instead of * in the command field.