Spool

Use this page to view the spool files that have been created as a result of submitting JCL on this server.

You can filter the list by clicking FILTER. Selecting from the filter options, and then click APPLY.

Note: Rows that have an OUTPUT TYPE of Active or Dispatch can be cancelled, otherwise they can be deleted.
Name
Enter the job name of the job for which you want to view the list of data sets in a queue. You can use a single asterisk as a wild card.
User
The user ID for which you want to view the list of data sets in a queue. If you did not specify a USER on the JOB card, the user ID is the name of the enterprise server. You can use a single asterisk as a wild card.
Job Number
The job number of the job for which you want to view the list of data sets in a queue. You can use a single asterisk as a wild card.
Output Types
Input
Jobs waiting to start. Typically, because no initiator for the correct class is currently available.
In Hold
The Held Input queue. This lists jobs that are held. Specified as HOLD on the JOB card, or Hold button on a job's entry in the input queue.
Dispatch
Click this to see the Dispatch queue. This lists jobs that are scheduled to a batch or printer process but not yet actioned, otherwise known as a transient state.
Active
Click this to see the Active queue. This lists jobs that are currently running.
Complete
Click this to see the Complete queue. This lists data sets with the following statuses:
Queue
Output
The output files waiting to be printed (usually waiting for a printer for the correct class to be available).
Out Hold
The output files that are held (Hold button on a job's entry in the Complete Queue).
Printed
The output files currently being printed.
Sorted By
You can specify the fields to sort the results by:
  • Name
  • Job ID
  • Submitted
Order
Click Descending to sort the output by descending order.
From
Limit the result to Job Submitted after the given date.
To
Limit the result to Job Submitted before the given date.