Relationship to Other Parameters

Relationship to FLASH Parameter: If this DD statement or a referenced OUTPUT JCL statement also contains a FLASH parameter, JES prints with the forms overlay the number of copies specified in one of the following:

• COPIES=nnn, if the FLASH count is larger than nnn. For example, if COPIES=10 and FLASH=(LTHD,12) JES prints 10 copies, all with the forms overlay.
• The sum of the group-values specified in the COPIES parameter, if the FLASH count is larger than the sum. For example, if COPIES=(,(2,3,4)) and FLASH=(LTHD,12) JES prints nine copies in groups, all with the forms overlay.
• The count subparameter in the FLASH parameter, if the FLASH count is smaller than nnn or the sum from the COPIES parameter. For example, if COPIES=10 and FLASH=(LTHD,7) JES prints seven copies with the forms overlay and three copies without.

Restriction When Coding UNIT Parameter: The COPIES parameter is normally coded with the SYSOUT parameter. If, however, both COPIES and UNIT appear on a DD statement, JES handles the COPIES parameter as follows:

• nnn defaults to 1.
• Only the first group-value is used, if group-values are specified and printing is on a 3800.