Use symbolic parameter. Ir use following syntax //STEP1.DD3 DD dsn=

Suppose I have 5 dataset listed under a single DD name in a
catlogued PROC. How can I override one of those 5 dataset
(say 3rd dataset)?

Question Posted / vinay sonar

Answer Posted / vinay sonar

Use symbolic parameter.
Ir use following syntax

//STEP1.DD3 DD dsn='dataset name'

where STEP1 is step name and DD3 is dd statment name is
procedure

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