ISPF (z/OS) – Advanced ISPF Data Editing Techniques 2.5
Duration
3 hours
Overview
The Advanced ISPF Data Editing Techniques course describes how various tabbing facilities can be used in an ISPF edit session to automatically place the cursor in specific columns, allowing for easier bulk data entry. It also discusses how boundaries can be defined to the data being edited and looks at edit data profile attributes, and how they can be updated.
Audience
IT professionals that use ISPF to perform every-day tasks.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Displaying and Manipulating Data in View and Edit Mode course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of Tabs in an ISPF Edit session
- Identify the differences between Software, Hardware, and Logical tabbing
- Define Edit boundaries and masks
- Display and alter Edit profiles
Course Content
The ISPF Edit Tabbing Facility
Define and Use Software Tabbing
Define and Use Hardware Tabbing
Define and Use Logical Tabbing
ISPF Edit Boundaries, Masks, and Profiles
Define and Use Edit Boundaries and Masks
Display and Alter Edit Profiles
Define Data Highlighting Defaults