Using a Saved Parameter Set

A parameter set is a saved grouping of one or more parameter values that you have specified in the Submission of Module window. If you know that you plan to execute the same batch job repeatedly, it may save you time to create a parameter set. Saving the parameter set also saves the associated execution definition. Once saved, a parameter set can be reused and/or modified.

Similarly, if you want to execute a series of batch jobs in a certain order, you can create a job set. Each job in a job set must have a saved parameter set. You cannot run job sets immediately; they execute only on a server.

For more information, see:

• Saving a Parameter Set
  
• Modifying a Saved Parameter Set
  

Saving a Parameter Set

You must save a parameter set if the batch job mode of execution value is BATCH_SCHEDULED. Follow these steps:

1. Create or modify parameters as explained in Entering Parameters for a Job.
2. Return to the Submission of Module window.
3. Select Save Param Set from the Special menu. The Save Parameter Set Name window appears.
4. Enter a unique name for this new or modified parameter set, and select [OK].
5. The system displays a confirming message and displays the Submission of Module window.
6. Select [Exit] to end the function and return to the menu.

Modifying a Saved Parameter Set

After you select and display a saved parameter set, you can modify it to meet your current needs and then save it, if appropriate, using a new name.

When you save a parameter set, you also save the batch job execution definition settings. These settings can then be used automatically, or changed. If you change the execution settings, the changes are lost unless you save them under a new name.

Follow this procedure to use your saved set of parameters to submit a job:

1. Select the report or other batch job from the Main Menu. The Submission of Task window appears, showing the parameters for the batch job.

   To use the parameters currently displayed in the PSUB Submission window, go to Step 3.

2. To use a saved parameter set, do the following:

   1. Select Load Param Set from the Special menu. The Load Parameter Set Name window appears.
   2. Enter the name of the saved parameter set you want in the Parameter Set Name field, or make a selection from the list of values.
   3. Click OK.
   4. The Submission of Module window appears, with the Current Value field filled in for each parameter. If you don't want to modify the saved parameter set, go to Step 3. If you want to modify the set, change the entries in the Current Value field.

3. Do one of the following:

   • Click Submit Job if you want to submit a job using the currently displayed parameters. See Submitting the Batch Job for instructions.
   • Select Save Param Set from the Special menu if you want to save the modified parameter set.
   • Click Job Detailsto move to the Submission of Module Details window.