WAIT_FOR_CHILD_JOBS - USAP configuration option

Description

The WAIT_FOR_CHILD_JOBS option specifies whether or not to monitor child jobs.

WAIT_FOR_CHILD_JOBS is dependent on a Universal Connector WAIT or RUN command. It is evaluated only when the WAIT command is being used.

When WAIT_FOR_CHILD_JOBS is used, Universal Connector will exit with most significant completion status received from all monitored jobs.

Usage

Method

Syntax

IBM i

HP NonStop

UNIX

Windows

z/OS

Command Line, Short Form

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Command Line, Long Form

-waitchild option



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Environment Variable

USAPWAITCHILD=option






Configuration File Keyword

wait_for_child_jobs option



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Value

option is the specification for whether or not to monitor child jobs.

Valid values for option are:

  • yes
    USAP will monitor all child jobs to completion.
  • no
    USAP will not monitor child jobs.

Default = yes.

Command Usage

The WAIT_FOR_CHILD_JOBS option is used in the following Universal Connector commands: