Audience
Programmers needing to use the Compuware FileAid tool.
Prerequisites
Delegates should have previous experience of VSAM and TSO/ISPF, which can be acquired by attending:
Duration
1 day. Hands on.
This course is available on site only. Please call for details.
Course Objectives
This workshop will teach Programmers to use ISPF-like commands in File-Aid to modify different file structures.
Upon successful completion, delegates will be able to use File-Aid to:
- Edit and Browse VSAM files.
- Manipulate longer records which cannot be edited in ISPF.
- Improve productivity during file maintenance using other available utilities.
Course Content
File-Aid SPF
Major Functions.
PF Key settings and changes.
File-Aid Command Lists.
Moving from screen to screen.
Processing Option Parameters.
Selection Parameters for Browse, Edit and Copy Utility.
VSAM, Catalog, Interactive and Batch Utilities.
File-Aid/XE
Major Functions.
Browse and Edit improvements.
Record Layout Options and Reformat Utilities.
XE Primary and Line Commands.
File-Aid Batch
Overview and techniques.
Control Statement details.
Dealing with VSAM files and different field formats.