Re: Capture spool file name created in a job stream

Yet another option is to do a CHGJOB and have all output go to a specific 
output 
queue.  We use an API to send any spool files in the output queue to a remote 
system.  
Remember, we wrote ours prior to IBM finally coming out with the concept of 
remote 
writers that we all screamed for.  You might want to look at their remote 
writer 
solution.  So, if you can redirect all spool files into a specific output queue 
than 
perhaps you could do that.  You are going to want to redirect all, or hold all, 
or 
something anyways so they don't print prior to being sent.  We still use our 
API 
method because, A) it works, B) we understand how it works, C) why mess with 
the 
training curve with the remote writer when you have a fully functioning 
solution, 
D) most new hires come from a single system shop and they wouldn't have a clue 
as 
to how to set up a remote writer anyways.





ravi@spacestar.com on 11/18/98 01:34:31 PM
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Subject:        Capture spool file name created in a job stream

Hello,

Scenario : A CL calls many,many RPG programs. A programmer who is
somewhat familiar with the app. says atleast 40 - 50 programs are called
within the jobstream !!!! Programs were written many years ago. Almost
all the RPG programs have 5 or more print files defined in each program.
There are CL's involved in the job stream which may be overriding the
spool file names. No naming convention has been followed. All print file
opens are user controlled. Not all the print files are opened/created
all the time. Apparently there are times when no spool files are created
in the job stream.  

Problem: Any/all spool file(s)  created in the job stream needs to be
sent to a remote system. SNDNETSPLF has to be used, which requires a
spool file name. I can trace the job stream, note down all print files
used in the programs, enter a SNDNETSPLF command in the master CL for
each print file followed by MONMSG CPF3303 (file not found in job). 
                 (or)
Take the easier way out.....SOMEHOW dynamically capture all spool file
names created in the job stream and send the files to the remote system. 
Is this possible ? Any suggestions will be appreciated....

Thanx

Ravi
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