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enge · Beginner Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 78 Topics: 39

hello,

i need to resolve this problem:

A batch application program could write into its output sequential dataset 1.000.000 records , but sometimes 2.000.000 records and sometimes 500.000 records and so on ...

the next jcl step executes a sort having in sortin = the output sequential dataset... and as sortout ... here we are the problem...

i need to split into 5 datasets the sortout in this way:
if records in sortin = 1.000.000 perform 1.000.000 / 5 = 200.000
and write 200000 records each 5 datasets.

if records in sortin dataset = 2.000.000 then compute 2.000.000 / 5 = 400.000 ... so write 400000 records in each sortout datasets.

now , if records in input = 500.000 .. SORT will write 100000 in sortout dataset.

how can i do?

Frank Yaeger · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:29 am Post subject:

You can use the technique discussed in the "Split a file to n output files dynamically" Smart DFSORT Trick at:

www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/software/sort/mvs/tricks/
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enge · Beginner Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 78 Topics: 39

great! thanks a lot