Examples of the TIME parameter

Note: The following examples assume the default time limit (set by the installation) to be greater than the TIME=parameter specified in each example.

Example 1

//STD1  JOB  ACCT271,TIME=(12,10)

This statement specifies that the maximum amount of time the job can use the processor is 12 minutes, 10 seconds.

Example 2

//TYPE41 JOB  ,GORDON,TIME=(,30)

This statement specifies that the maximum amount of time the job can use the processor is 30 seconds.

Example 3

//FORMS  JOB  ,MORRILL,TIME=5

This statement specifies that the maximum amount of time the job can use the processor is 5 minutes.

Example 4

//RAINCK JOB  374231,MORRISON,TIME=NOLIMIT

This statement specifies an unlimited amount of time for job execution; the job can use the processor and remain in wait state for an unspecified period of time. The system will issue messages telling how much processor time the job used.