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ANDY Beginner
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:12 am Post subject: How to invoke help from Mainframe ISPF ? |
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When I need to get help from mainframe? how to invoke help from ISPF screen? like when I want to check parm of utility 'IDCAMS', how to get quick help from MVS rather than cheking from manual referece outside MVS ?
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ofer71 Intermediate
Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 358 Topics: 4 Location: Israel
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Have you tried HELP at the command line?
O.
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Phantom Data Mgmt Moderator
Joined: 07 Jan 2003 Posts: 1056 Topics: 91 Location: The Blue Planet
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:57 am Post subject: |
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ofer71 wrote: | Have you tried HELP at the command line?
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That does not list information on utilities like IDCAMS / IEB...Command line help provides details about each ISPF screen and what each option mean (for example: It lists details about Option 3 - Utility selection panel and all its sub-options like 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4.....)
For help on all other utilities and TSO/ISPF commands, you need check either QW (if installed in your shop) or IBM Book Manager manuals or online manuals.
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Bill Dennis Advanced
Joined: 03 Dec 2002 Posts: 579 Topics: 1 Location: Iowa, USA
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Some shops have QuikRef product for online help. I think the ISPF command is
'kw' to invoke.
Other places have online books via IBM BookManager menu option on ISPF. It's like reading the manual but you don't need to leave your seat. And it has a search function. _________________ Regards,
Bill Dennis
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Phantom Data Mgmt Moderator
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Bill
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I think the ISPF command is
'kw' to invoke.
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The actual command is 'QW'
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