Scan files searching for character strings and optionally replace them with new character strings. Global Search and Replace (GSR) supports wild cards and prints an audit trail. Data can be reloaded after checking results.

VSE Features

1. Scan ICCF and VSE libraries

2. List all members containing a character string

3. Optionally replace with a new character string

4. Audit trail shows each changed line before and after character string replacement

5. Wild cards support

6. Old and new character strings may be different lengths - remaining data is shifted (if any data is truncated, an error message is produced)

7. May process multiple libraries in one pass

8. May included or exclude certain members via table cards

9. Process up to 99 sets of character strings in one pass

10. Reload members using DTSUTIL, or LIBR after checking audit trail report

11. Optionally print entire member or selected statements (DLBLs, TLBLs) for documenting JCL libraries

12. Processes JCL or programs (columns 1-72)

13. Use for converting programs or JCL, for all references to a file, data field, or called subprogram, etc.

MVS Features

1. Input can be from a PDS or Sequential file

2. Search and replace up to 99 character strings in one pass

3. ISPF panel support included

4. Search option only can be used without replacing data

5. Reports can list only finds/changes or members containing a string (other report options available as well)

6. PDS members can be optionally included or excluded (wildcards are allowed)

7. Wildcards can also be used in the search string

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