On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:08:55 -0400, Hylton Tom P <tom.p.hyl...@irs.gov> wrote:
>I was recently tasked to install an external function package for MQ >which givies users REXX functionality. Since this is a supportpac, >docs are a bit sparce on details. > >The functions came bundled in a module called "IRFXUSER". > >My interpretation of the rexx manual has indicated that when you use >IRFXUSER, which is a default entry already defined in the function >table, then you don't have to modify the function package table or link >or modify the default module. That's cool, and exactly what I want, >but I can't seem to figure out how to get my copy recognized. > >There is an "IRXFUSER" is in sys1.linklib, just as expected. > >So far, I've tried > > adding my own lib to the linklist That would work as long as your library comes before SYS1.LINKLIB in the linklist. > > dynamic steplib product That would run too late, after IKJEFT01 had already found the system's IRXFUSER in SYS1.LINKLIB. I believe that REXX initialization for TSO happens before any commands are processed, so much earlier than you can invoke anything from your terminal or from a logon clist. > > LIBDEF to ISPLLIB That's also too late. > >All result in "function not found". > >It works in batch(IKJEFT01) with a steplib, so I know I don't have >something right, but I can't find instructions on how to get my IRFXUSER >module included in the rexx search scheme. Is it possible to leave the >entry alone in sys1.linklib and have my functions found in a different >lib? > >Anyone familiar with doing this or can point me to a specific manual? >I can't seem to find much on the rexx reference, and irfxuser isn't >mentioned anywhere that I can find beyond the rexx bookshelf. You'll need a STEPLIB, or a library ahead of SYS1.LINKLIB in the linklist, I think. -- Walt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html