Introduction of ISPF

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IBM Mainframe Basic Concept Of ISPF
Presented By : Anil Kumar Bharti

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Objective:
 ISPF is a robust
development tool set for
the z/OS operating
system.
 It has been used since
1975 to increase the
productivity of the
development of host-
based applications,
 because it provides an
extensive set of
programmer oriented
facilities.

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Primary Option Menu:

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What’s this ?
 Command: Enter TSO commands while ISPF remains
active.
 Dialog Test: Allows for testing of elements such as
panels and messages. You can test
elements before assembling them into an
application.
 LM Utilities: Library management functions.
 IBM Products: Interface to other IBM products.
 SCLM: Access to the Software Component and
Library Manager.
 Workplace: Access to the ISPF workplace shell.

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Point-and-shoot means that you can move the cursor to one of the
menu selections in the area illustrated here, then press the Enter key in
order to make your selection.
This feature is not available on every z/OS system.

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 The command area for
menu screens is identified
by:
Option ===>
 For other screens, ISPF
identifies the command
area by:
Command ===>
 You can get to the
command area quickly by
pressing the Home key. No
matter where the cursor
may be, the home key will
immediately place the
cursor in the command
area.

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Function Key :

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Some important key :

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Scroll Command: HALF, PAGE, N, CSR, DATA,MAX

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ISPF contains four major components:
 Dialog Manager (DM)
 Program Development Facility (PDF)
 Software Configuration Library
Manager (SCLM)
 Client/Server (C/S)

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Profile Commands:

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Options that operate on an entire
library:
 C Compress data set
 X Print index listing
 L Print entire data set
 I Data set information
 S Short data set information

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Options that operate on a specific
Member:
 V View member
 B Browse member
 D Delete member
 R Rename member
 P Print member

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Thank You !!!

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