# Log Off from mainframe

This is a pre-built action located under the **Mainframe List Element**. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is used to log off from the Mainframe application and securely terminate the session.

### **Syntax**

**Input Value:** `<Number>`

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Note:** It allows only numerical value.

Following are Number functions:

1\.      Prints the data set and Logoff. (Not recommended)

2\.      Delete the dataset and Logoff.

3\.      Keep the existing dataset and Logoff.

4\.      Keep the new dataset and Logoff.
{% endhint %}

| Argument                          | Description                                                                                                                                                     |
| --------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>\<Number></p><p>(Required)</p> | <p>Specify the only numeric values are accepted. Each number corresponds to a specific logoff behavior.</p><p>(for example value is -  <strong>1</strong> )</p> |

**Output Value:**&#x20;

| Argument                                                     | Description                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| \<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);\<Dynamic Variable> (Optional) | This dynamic variable holds the result as **True** or **False** |

**Example 1**

**Performs logoff operation from the mainframe emulator with specific dataset handling option**

The **Log Off from mainframe** action takes the value from the Input Value column (e.g., **3**) and logs off from the mainframe emulator based on the number provided.

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**Example 2**

**1 - Prints the data set and Logoff. (Not recommended)** &#x20;

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**Example 3**

**2- Delete the dataset and Logoff.**

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**Example 4**

**4 - Keep the new dataset and Logoff.**

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