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rohanthengal
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We have a quick browse REXX exec, which helps us to open specified dataset in a browse option.
But we want to open multiple datasets using the same tool and swap among them.
I am unable to do swap among them inside QUICK BROWSE tool.
Can anybody help me in swapping datasets in QUCIK BROWSE tool ? |
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prino
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| How do you expect us to support a company specific tool? |
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daveporcelan
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Change your PF9 key to SWAP LIST.
When you press that key, pick the session you want.
Also, why don't to speak with the author, or whomever maintains the tool? |
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Anuj Dhawan
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1. "Quick Browse" sounds local to your shop.
2. What does this
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| I am unable to do swap among them inside QUICK BROWSE tool. |
mean?
Did you mean - You browse a DSN in one window. You browse another DSN in other window -- and not able to use PF9 function key?  |
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dbzTHEdinosauer
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rohanthengal,
since you don't appear to know much about ispf/zos/etc...
why don't you start by looking at swap list. |
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daveporcelan
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dbz...
We are saying the same thing. Your delivery is just more... colorful. |
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rohanthengal
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Thanks Anuj & Dave for your concerns. Lets come to the point.
This is definitely a shop specific tool but it is based on rexx. So i was trying to get the help from our forum.
Yes, we have enlisted multiple frequently required datasets on a screen(panel). So, depending upon option given by user, it will open that dataset in browse mode, this helps us to personalise a panel with frquently required complicated dataset names. It stores user provided dataset names in a file and next time when you run, it will read the same file and through read items to a panel.(saving users personalised session)
e.g.
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1. MFID.TEST.PDS1 <--- editable for user
2. MFID.TEST.PDS2 <--- editable for user
3. MFID.TEST.PS1 <--- editable for user
4. MFID.TEST.PDS3(MEMBER1) <--- editable for user
OPTION: ____ |
<-- user provides his choice
Problem is, once i give the option, it opens specified dataset in browse mode but it does not allow me to SWAP the panels using F9 or any function key(as i have not coded its functionality/not aware about the command to be fired for swap under ISPEXEC)  . I want to run this REXX exec for 2 times to open 2 datasets in browse mode and swap among them. |
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Pedro
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| It stores user provided dataset names in a file and next time when you run, it will read the same file and through read items to a panel.(saving users personalised session) |
You are describing references lists, which are a normal part of ISPF. Why don't you just use reference lists?
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| it opens specified dataset in browse mode but it does not allow me to SWAP the panels using F9 or any function key |
Since you are not the author, I suggest SPLIT then invoke your rexx program. Then SPLIT NEW and invoke your rexx program again, etc... After that, you should be able to SWAP NEXT among them.
You did not provide code, but I assume the rexx program currently issues ISPEXEC BROWSE service, but what you want is to issue SELECT PGM(ISPSTRT) instead, which will open a new ISPF split screen. See the ISPF Developer's Guide and Reference. |
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dbzTHEdinosauer
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1. you should use profile variables (from variable pool) instead of 'files' to provide for user profiles.
this relieves you the burden of dealing with the vulgarities of SMS/dataset migration.
2. Learn how to START a new session
(many threads in this website, as well as easily google'able.
3. Learn about SWAPLIST, session naming.
4. Bookmark/Favorite this link to ISPF for z/OS manuals which will give you the background
to understand so that you can properly design and build/code a tool |
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rohanthengal
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| Thanks DBz and Pedro for guiding me.. i hope it work after using your directions... |
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Pedro
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Why reinvent the wheel? I still think you should use a personal data set list. Try this in ISPF:
Setup:
1. issue command REFLISTD
2. type A in action field, press Enter
3. type a list name of TEST7, for example.
4. modify the list of data set names as you see fit.
Usage:
1. type DSLIST TEST7
Here, you will get a custom list of datasets which you can browse, edit, etc...
To make changes:
1. type REFACTD TEST7
But you should know that NRETRIEV will retrieve the names from TEST7 instead of the normal, most recent datasets. You can reset back to normal by:
1. type REFOPEND
2. open REFLIST
3. pf3 |
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rohanthengal
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Again, i came across same issue again..
while developing another shop specific REXX macro, when we press F6(set by me to macro) key on COBOL copybook line in COBOL pgm, it should open the same copybook from corresponding library in BROWSE mode.
I used ISPEXEC BROWSE DATASET command in code.
I am perfectly able to navigate through multiple regions for latest updated copybook.
But the only problem, i am facing is once i press F6 key on
line, it opens copybook in browse mode and disables F9 for SWAPPING. So my tool becomes less productive for faster prog. analysis.
I am pressing F3 key to come back to code. I want to press F9 to allow toggling screens. |
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enrico-sorichetti
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| But we want to open multiple datasets using the same tool and swap among them. |
a rexx script controls only the session/swap screen from where it is invoked
You might try using the ISPSTRT construct to start a browse session in a new <spilt>
but things might get messy, too often people forget to close the unused <spilts>
and end up using swap list to find out where they stand
so ... beware |
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don.leahy
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| I am a bit confused. Is it the SWAP command that has been disabled or is it merely a case that PFK9 no longer issues the SWAP command? |
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Nic Clouston
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| What displays when you enter the 'keys' command? |
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Pedro
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the only problem, i am facing is once i press F6 key on
'copy COPYBOOK'
line, it opens copybook in browse mode and disables F9 for SWAPPING. |
Show us your macro, or at least the part that invokes browse. |
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Stefan
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| ... I used ISPEXEC BROWSE DATASET command in code.... it opens copybook in browse mode and disables F9 for SWAPPING. ... I am pressing F3 key to come back to code. I want to press F9 to allow toggling screens. |
SWAP can only be used when you have SPLITted the screen in advance.
Your misunderstanding is that you expect SWAP to jump back to the previous display within a single screen.
That's not possible.
That is what multiple screens are designed for.
If you want to SWAP between several BROWSE sessions, your initial REXX program should be changed. Do not invoke the browse by ISPEXEC BROWSE because this will browse the dataset within the same application screen. Use instead ISPEXEC SELECT PGM(ISPSTRT) PARM(CMD(myrexx)). This will split the screen and start the REXX program myrexx. Now it's up to you to write this second routine which needs nothing more than the name of the previously selected dataset to start a browse session. This technique gives you the ability to swap back to the menu dialog and select another dataset to be browsed without closing the first one.
Hope you get the idea? |
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rohanthengal
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Yes, absolutely.. i will try on this, will post my experience.
my command ISPEXEC BROWSE needs to be replaced.. as per suggested..  |
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