>What about &SYSUID? &SYSUID is not what we refer to as a "system symbol" for the purposes of the discussion. If it is not in the list of symbols defined for ASASYMBM (or added by the system when it invokes ASASYMBM), then it is not a "system symbol" in this regard.
>Don't forget APPC and TSU. I'll admit that I know little to nothing about APPC and TSU. If they go through JCL interpretation, then what I said is likely true. Peter Relson z/OS Core Technology Design ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html