How is a dataset passed from one step to another?

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How is a dataset passed from one step to another?..

Answer / neha

disp=pass can only be used if its a temp dataset.if u want
to pass a normal dataset u can use referback
its syntax is
dsname=*.stepname.ddname

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How is a dataset passed from one step to another?..

Answer / guest

A dataset is passed from one step to another based on what
is coded on the DISP parameter. The dataset can only be
passed to subsequent steps if PASS was used on the
disposition parameter.

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