State (Dataset property)
The current state of this dataset (Dataset class)
This DatasetState enumeration read/only property indicates the current state
of the dataset.
Syntax
%datasetState = dataset:State
Syntax terms
| %recfm | A DatasetState enumeration variable to receive the value that indicates
the current state of the dataset. |
|---|---|
| %dataset | A reference to an instance of a Dataset object. |
Usage notes
- The most common use for the State property is to check if end of file
has been reached for an input dataset (
State=AfterEnd), or to check if an output file has filled (State=Full). - The initial state of all datasets is Closed.