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Q: How to pass data between steps?

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Use DISP=PASS to pass datasets. Receiving step references same DSN. Or use symbolic parameters. GDG allows relative references (+1 created, 0 passed). Temporary datasets (&& prefix) auto-pass. SYSIN instream data copied to subsequent steps.
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Q: What is DD DATA statement?

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DD DATA marks instream data with delimiter. DD DATA,DLM=XX...data...XX. Default delimiter is /*. DLM needed when data contains /*. Data physically follows DD in JCL stream. Alternative: DD * for default delimiter.
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Q: What is SYSIN DD *?

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SYSIN DD * starts instream data. Data follows until /*. Program reads via SYSIN DD. Common for utility control statements. DD DATA,DLM=xx if data contains /*. SYSIN DD DUMMY for no input.
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