Ddname allocation text units

Use verb code 06 and the text units listed in Table 1 and described as follows to request ddname allocation processing. In ddname allocation, you are specifying that dynamic allocation is to use a particular existing allocation to satisfy your allocation request. You identify the data set you wish by specifying the ddname associated with it.

See Using ddname allocation for requirements and restrictions when allocating resources by ddname.

Table 1. Verb Code 06 (Ddname Allocation) – Text Unit Keys, Mnemonics, and Functions

Hex Text
Unit Key

Mnemonic DYNALLOC Function
0001 DDNDDNAM Specifies the ddname to be allocated.
0002 DDNRTDUM Requests a dummy data set indication.