Basic "skeleton -> text substitution -> new file" proccessing is easily done in REXX/Pipelines. I submit DFSMS backups with filename substitution of current date on a regular basis. Tell us more and we will find more ways to help you get out from under the ISPF burden.
/Tom Kern --- "Gillis, Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > '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: [email protected] > 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 > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html
