I've done similar things in the past but in different ways: - routed all messages to z/OS where it was handled by the automation pack age there - used SA IOM (formerly AF/Remote) which would allow you to do all that a nd more, including the automation side of things. A very nice tool - possibly you could use ISPF which allows for the display to hold until a new message is received whereupon it is updated. Never tried it under VM but have done similar under z/OS numerous times
Seb.
