The List Dataset feature allows users to display a list of datasets on the mainframe that match a specified name. It is commonly used to search for datasets, view their attributes, and perform actions like browse, edit, or delete.

The dataset name will search in the system catalog and if it is found it will display in DSLIST Screen.

Navigation - Option 3.4 (Data Set List Utility) from ISPF Primary Option Menu (ISPF Home Menu).

Steps to list the PDS -

Step-1: From the Data Set List Utility panel, enter the PDS name in the Dsname Level field. Press Enter.

Step-2: If the dataset name is found in the system catalog the data set will display in DSLIST screen like below -

Step-3: Press PF11 to see the more details(tracks, %used, etc). about the dataset.

Step-4: Press PF11 to see the more details(dsorg, recfm, lrecl, block, etc). about the dataset.

Step-5: Press another PF11 to see the full details of the dataset along with the catalog table where it is stored.

Steps to list PS -

The steps are same when trying to list PDS or PS. We just need to use PS name in place of PDS name.

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