Data set processing options

For each term defined here, the first value shown is the processing option that you can specify on the Log/List pull-down from the ISPF Settings panel, on the Specify Disposition of Log and List Data Sets panel, or on the Log or List Data Set Defaults panel. The value in parentheses is the corresponding LOG or LIST command parameter.

1. Print data set and delete (PRINT)

Print the data set, then delete it. You must specify a Batch SYSOUT class or local printer ID or writer name.

If the Batch SYSOUT class is specified, ISPF submits a background job to print and deletes the data set or sets.
If a local printer ID or writer name is specified, ISPF uses the TSO PRINTDS command to route the data set to the specified printer or external writer program and then deletes the data set.
Note: If you have selected Edit PRINTDS Command on the ISPF Settings panel (option 0), ISPF displays the Local Print Command Edit panel to allow you to intercept and edit the PRINTDS command before it processes. See Editing the PRINTDS command for additional information.

ISPF uses file tailoring services to print data on a system printer. Therefore, if this option is specified during an ISPF session, along with a Batch SYSOUT class, file tailoring must not be active on the logical screen from which the LOG or LIST command is issued. If an FTOPEN or FTINCL has been issued without a subsequent FTCLOSE, ISPF issues an appropriate message.

2. Delete data set without printing (DELETE)

Delete the data set.

3. Keep data set - Same

Not applicable to LOG or LIST command. Close and free the data set. For the LOG or LIST data set, allocate the same data set at the beginning of the next session. If the data set does not exist, ISPF creates one with the same name.

4. Keep data set - New (KEEP)

Close and free the data set. Allocate a different data set for the next time log or list information is generated in this session or in the next session.