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31.9 WSim in batch mode

As we already mentioned, WTM can run in HIDE, DISPLAY, and INTERACT modes. In the

INTEACT mode WTM displays WSim panels and allows the user to manually change values,

which gives the user more control. In this mode WTM can generate JCL for submitting for

batch processing.

1. Enter the INTERECT command from the WTM main panel to directly switch WTM into the

INTERACT mode, as shown in Figure 31-160, or use any other way to navigate to the

WTM Variables and Options panel and change the value of the Interface Access field.

Figure 31-160 Switching to INTERACT mode

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2. To run a simulation, select option 4 or enter the command run on the WTM main panel, as

shown in Figure 31-161.

Figure 31-161 Run simulation selected

3. Enter the line command X to run the RunFull schedule, as presented in Figure 31-162.

Press Enter.

Figure 31-162 Running schedule RunFull

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4. WTM provides an opportunity to specify names for log data sets. Accept the defaults or

change names if preferred. A completion report is optional, as shown in Figure 31-163.

Press Enter.

Figure 31-163 Simulation log names

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5. The next panel is a WSim ISPF interface and not a WTM panel. It would not be displayed

in HIDE mode. DISPLAY mode allows the user to see the panel, and the INTERACT

mode allows the user to work with it. Part 1 is shown in Figure 31-164. The batch run

mode is specified by entering B in the corresponding field.

Figure 31-164 Batch simulation selected

6. Part 2 (scroll down using PF8) is shown in Figure 31-165. Press Enter.

Figure 31-165 Second part of Run simulation panel

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7. On the next panel, shown in Figure 31-166, the user can modify the JOB card as required

and optionally specify the data set to save the generated JCL. This JCL can later be

resubmitted without going through either WSim or WTM.

Figure 31-166 JOB card for batch simulation

8. The batch job is submitted and WSim displays the message shown in Figure 31-167.

Figure 31-167 Job is submitted