TSO/E REXX advanced course
This course is a continuation of the fundamentals course TSO/E REXX.
In this advanced course:
- participants learn to use the REXX utilities more efficiently by means of several techniques;
- the different TSO/E and non-TSO/E interfaces for use in REXX procedures are thoroughly examined;
- participants learn to adapt and broaden the REXX environment by means of function packages.
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Delivered as a live, interactive training – available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.
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Public training calendar
No public sessions are currently scheduled. We will be pleased to set up an on-site course or to schedule an extra public session (in case of a sufficient number of candidates). Interested? Please let us know.
Intended for
System programmers, job schedulers, analysts.
Background
A practical knowledge of REXX (see TSO/E REXX) and knowledge of the ISPF dialog manager environment (see course ISPF dialog manager).
You can test yourself to see if you have enough ISPF and REXX background by filling out the online selftest "ISPF" and the online selftest "REXX".
Main topics
- REXX techniques:
- Parameter transmission between REXX execs • subroutines and functions
- Use of the data stack and the buffer mechanism
- Use of stem variables (arrays)
- Error treatment and conditions (SIGNAL ON ERROR, HALT, FAILURE, ...)
- Interactive tracing
- TSO/E interfaces:
- ISPF dialog manager
- PDF edit macro's
- REXX in non-TSO/E address spaces (batch, MVS, ...)
- Interfaces to QMF • Db2 • CICS • IMS
- REXX built-in functions
- Definition and use of function packages
- SDSF REXX
Training method
Classroom instructions. About 40% of the time is spent on practical exercises.
Certificate
At the end of the session, the participant receives a "Certificate of Completion".
Duration
2 days.
Course leader
Guido Indesteege (ABIS).
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