'ISPF file tailoring' is used for JCL generation in MVS - a 'skeleton' JCL file is read, variable substitution takes place and then written out. This is obviously a gross simplification of what it's used for.
Mark Gillis Senior Software Engineer Tel: +61 2 9429 2337 Fax: +61 2 9429 2394 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Smrcina Sent: Wednesday, 17 January 2007 12:53 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: ISPF and ISPF/PDF I've never used ISPF, so I'm not sure what 'ISPF file tailoring' is, but if it's something like entering parameters or values of some sort, I expect it could be duplicated to a certain extent. Ed Zell wrote: >> Depending upon what those 'cool utilities' are they may be able to be >> converted to REXX and Xedit (for full screen dialog support). There > are >> also some other full screen dialog packages available, there was a >> thread about that topic here some time ago. > > I have done that with a few apps, but we generate a ton of VSE JCL using > ISPF file tailoring. I've never really found a way to get away from it > that is as simple and easy as file tailoring. Any thoughts there? > > Ed Zell > (309) 674-8255 x-107 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > . > > > CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify the sender immediately, delete the communication and destroy all copies. Thank you for your compliance. > -- Rich Smrcina VM Assist, Inc. Phone: 414-491-6001 Ans Service: 360-715-2467 rich.smrcina at vmassist.com Catch the WAVV! http://www.wavv.org WAVV 2007 - Green Bay, WI - May 18-22, 2007
