On MPE-V, I contributed a program to the CSL called "JCLGOTO", which provided labeled "GOTO" capabilitity for batch jobs. Essentially the user would be able to skip *forward* or *backwards* to specific statements within the JCL during execution by specifying enough of the statment to uniquely identify it. If multiple statements matching the target existed, the first one encountered in a 'forward' direction was the one used. If the target was not found, the branch did not take place and job sinply continued with the next statement following the 'goto'. Yes, indeed it was possible to place a batch job in an infinite loop... Several years ago I figured-out a technique that would allow me to port this utility to MPE/iX. Unfortunately time to do this sort of work just hasn't been available. If anyone is really interested, I might try and work this, depending upon where HP's priorities land in terms of working this issue. Any comments? -- Jerry