How to pass arguments to REXX program through JCL

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Raja Reddy picture Raja Reddy · Dec 25, 2009 · Viewed 18k times · Source

Can we pass arguments to a REXX program from JCL?

I suppose, JCL PARM can be used as we use for passing arguments to COBOL programs.. Do put your ideas here...

Answer

Ross Patterson picture Ross Patterson · Jan 1, 2010

You want EXEC PGM=IRXJCL,PARM='member_name exec_args'. SYSEXEC should point to the PDS containing member name. SYSTSIN is the input for PULL, SYSTSPRT is the output DD for SAY

Check out the "Using REXX in TSO/E and Other MVS Address Spaces" chapter in the "TSO/E Rexx User Guide" book (SA22-7791) for a full example.

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