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rules for EXTERNAL SCOPE(hh.mm,hh.mm) when using backward and forward

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Loren Watts posted Apr 10, 2025 04:32 PM

EXTERNAL SCOPE(hh.mm,hh.mm)

If my SCOPE operand includes backward and forward, for example EXTERNAL SCOPE(5,12), must the first number (the look backward search number) include a negative sign?

My thinking is if I'm using backwards and forward, the first number is assumed to be backwards (hence, negative)

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-mainframe-software/automation/ca-workload-automation-esp-edition/12-0/reference/statements/job-statement-identify-the-name-of-jobs.html

Broadcom Employee Jonas Dusil posted Apr 11, 2025 02:53 AM Best Answer

Hi Loren,

You are correct. The first number in the scope parameter is automatically taken as negative - to the past. No need to include negative sign explicitly.