MSGDATASET Operand

If the data set is a sequential data set or member of a partitioned data set with the following characteristics, it can be displayed on the screen just as a message is displayed:

Record format (RECFM) of F or FB
Record length (LRECL) of 80

To transmit a data set so that it appears on the receiver's screen when it is received, type the TRANSMIT command and specify:

The destination node, followed immediately by a period and the destination user ID
The MSGDATASET operand with the data set name enclosed in parentheses.

Example
To send data set member PREFIX.SAMPLES.TEXT(ONE) to USER3 at NODEID and have it display on the screen when it is received, enter: `TRANSMIT nodeid.user3 MSGDATASET(samples.text(one))` When USER3 issues the RECEIVE command, the data set member is displayed on the screen.

If the data set has been allocated to a file, you can use the MSGDDNAME or MGSFILE operands. For more information about the TRANSMIT command, see z/OS TSO/E Command Reference.

Note: The TRANSMIT command may work differently if your installation uses security labels and security checking. See Security Considerations for Sending and Receiving Data Sets for more information.