Work with a Spool File Entry (Magic xpa 3.x)

Note: Make sure the connection to IBM i is established before proceeding.

Use this function in order to work with a spool file entry. This function allows for the following operations:

• Change a spool file entry print copies number

• Hold, release, and delete a spool file entry

The syntax of the UDP is Invoke UDP ('MGEAC32.WRKSPLFE', A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)

Where:

• A – A string variable representing the system name.

• B – A string variable representing a spool file entry name.

• C – A string variable representing the spool file entry number.

• D – A string variable representing the job name.

• E – A string variable representing the job number.

• F – A string variable representing the user name. The default value is the current user.

• G – A string variable representing spool file entry options, such as C=copies, H=Hold, R=Release, D=Delete. This is a required entry.

• H – A numeric variable representing the number of copies of the output being printed.

• I – A numeric variable representing one of the following return codes, 0=successful or -1=Error.

The following example changes the spool file entry number of copies to 2 and puts the entry on hold.

Invoke UDP ('MGEAC32.WRKSPLFE', SystemName, SplfName, SplfNumber, JobNumber, JobName, UserName, 'H', 2, retcode)

Related Topics

Display Spool File Entries

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