JES3 commands

NJE Console

JES3 operator commands allow remote terminal A terminal that is located at a site removed from the computer to which it is attached. Remote terminals rely on modems and telephone lines to communicate with the host computer. operators to communicate with the JES3 system. This section lists the most-used JES3 remote commands. See the IBM JES3 Commands manual (GC28-1798) for more information about JES3 commands.

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JES3 command format

Enter JES3 commands from a console as follows:

*command operand1,operand2

Parameter

Description

*

The JES3 command identifier. Check with your host programmer about when to use the JES3 command identifier.

command

A single-word or single-character verb that identifies the action to take. Do not insert blanks between the * and the command. You can enter the command in uppercase or lowercase letters.

operand

Modifies the command. Use a comma or single blank space to separate operands. Use apostrophes when they appear with an operand.

JES3 commands

JES3 operator commands allow remote terminal operators to communicate with the JES3 system. This section lists the most commonly used JES3 remote commands.

Command

Controls or Displays

*F modify

job

*I inquiry

job, queue

*F modify

The F command dynamically alters the status of jobs.

Format

*F x,x

 

*MODIFY x,x

 

Examples

*F J=nnnn,R

Releases a job on operator hold.

*F J=nnnn,C

Cancels a job unless the job is on hold.

*F J=nnnn,H

Holds a job in the output queue.

*I inquiry

The I command displays status information about jobs or queues.

Format

*I x,x

 

*INQUIRY x,x

 

Examples

*I J=nnnn

Displays the status of job J.

*I Q

Displays the first 10 jobs (N=10 is the default) submitted from your node, waiting for action in the queue.

*I Q,N=All

Displays a list of all jobs waiting in the queue.