Link-editing and running

The LINK command link-edits a compiled external procedure or combines two or more procedures to form a single executable program. You can run an executable program by using the CALL command. Use the LINK-and-CALL method of processing when you want to:
  • Keep a copy of the executable program in an external data set
  • Link-edit two or more external procedures to form a single executable program
  • Run a program repeatedly, without changing the source code

To run a compiled program without keeping a copy of the executable program, use the LOADGO command.

Parent topic: Creating and executing programs under TSO/E