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DCOLLECT Generator

Generate JCL to collect dataset information from z/OS

How to use
  1. Select the collection type: Storage Group for SMS-managed datasets or Volumes for non-SMS datasets.
  2. Enter the storage group name or volume list (comma-separated) and the output dataset name.
  3. Click 'Generate' to create the DCOLLECT JCL.
  4. Copy the JCL and submit it on your z/OS system to collect dataset information.
  5. (Optional) Enable CSV conversion to generate REXX code that transforms the DCOLLECT output into a CSV file for analysis.
  6. If using CSV: Save the REXX code to a PDS library, then use the 'Run REXX JCL' to execute the conversion.
CSV Conversion (Optional)
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