FileAID

Duration

5 to 7 hours

Overview

Audience

Programmers and senior programmers alike can benefit from this topic, increasing their productivity and quality.

Prerequisites

Those doing the course should have a good understanding of basic programming principles. Also, an understanding of their programming environment would be useful.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Use FileAid in assisting in the programming process
• Configure FileAid to their specifications
• Be familiar with the various utilities available
• Have a basic understanding of FileAid Batch

Course Content

Introduction

Screen Drive - Parallels Functions of ISPF but with Enhanced Capabilities
Own Set of Primary Commands
Batch Component
Accessing File Aid - Entry Point
Tutorials, Messages, and Codes
PF Keys, CLISTS and Recursive Commands
Dataset Names and Patterns
The Primary Screen

Options 0, 1 & 2

Setting up Parameters
Browse and Edit
Formatted, Characters and Vertical Formatted
Record Layouts
Audit Trails
Editing Different Types of Data (e.g. VSAM)

Utilities, Part I

Option 3.1 Library Utility
Option 3.2 Data Set Utility
Option 3.3 Copy Utility
Option 3.4 Catalog Utility
Option 3.5 VSAM Utility

Utilities, Part 2

Option 3.6 Search and Update Utility
Option 3.7 VTOC Utility
Option 3.8 Interactive Utility
Option 3.9 Batch Submit

Options 5-10

Option 4: Print
Option 5: Selections Criteria
Option 6: Record Layout Cross Reference
Option 7: View Record Layout
Option 8: Reformat
Option 9: Compare

Overview of Primary & Line Commands

Primary Commands Used on Command Line or Via PF Keys
Line Commands Used in Character and Vertical Formatted Edit Modes