Accessing Files Programmer's Guide (32650-90885)

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Specifying a File Designation
System-Defined Files
Disk address not saved (Not in any directory). Disk address saved for future use in the
current job session.
Table 3-5. Old Files Versus $OLDPASS
OLD $OLDPASS
Directory (job temporary or
system) searched for disk address
Disk address obtained from Job Information Table (JIT)
Disk address put into control block. Disk address put into control block.
Default close disposition:
Delete control block.
Default close disposition:
Delete control block.
Disk address still in directory
for future use.
Disk address still in JIT for future use in current job
session.
Table 3-4. New Files Versus $NEWPASS
NEW $NEWPASS