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File Manager for z/OS

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Enhance File Manager SET command to LIST, SAVE, RESTORE, EXPORT, and DELETE File Manager variables

The File Manager SET function is used to change various File Manager options that affect the processing of other File Manager functions. It can RESET the options, which sets them all to the current defaults as defined in the File Manager options t...
over 3 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

More shortcut on record filtering to have a faster way to get the output data

Cause : to have a faster way to get the output data Requirement : when select option 1 (to view the file), requires the ability to straight away enter the dataset name to be browsed, the copybook to be use and the selection on one single screen as...
over 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

File Manager EDIT Allows PACK ON while ISPF Global configuration option Global_Disable_Pack=YES in effect

We have an ISPF Configuration modified via usermod where we have enabled Global_Disable_Pack=YES so that no ISPF users are able to create PDS Member(s) with PACK ON , however realized File Manager EDIT allow users with PACK ON on the systems where...
almost 4 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 2 Future consideration

FM to remember the latest selection criteria previously enter as and when FM is executed

Cause : On Production, to create/save template/copybook is not allow. Hence, User needs to use dynamic template and this is not practical as the selection criteria has to be input every single times Screenshot per the attached - When we leave this...
over 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

Batch Execution for File Manager Copy Wizard

File Manager component of IDz currently has a copy wizard that can copy a tape file using TSO tape mount authority. We are reluctant to enable that functionality due to concerns over contention. In the host version of File Manager, there is a batc...
almost 3 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 3 Future consideration

Data Shifting on File Manager display on pack COMP-3 data field

Data shifting to the right on File Manager when the data field is a packed Comp-3 value.
almost 4 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

When generating the commands (batch and foreground) for a comparison (DSM function) when key synchronization is requested with an old and new copybook or template, provide a list of fields from the old copybook that can be used to select the key(s).

This eliminates the manual process of identifying the start location and length of the key fields. It also makes the $$FILEM control cards more "readable" since the copybook field names are used. The end user would more likely understand the key f...
almost 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

Externalize data set and member names when the panels create batch JCL

This is a usability improvement for customers when migrating jobs to other ISV products. When customers search libraries for data set names they will search JCL and Procedure libraries. However, File Manager will create the appropriate data set na...
almost 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

File Manager to recognize Regular Expressions to use for Searching for value strings to change or for deletion.

This RFE is to request Regular Expressions be recognized by File Manager, specifically in the Find/Change option to better assist customers with, e.g., mass changes to JCL libraries.
over 4 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

FM/IMS Database Compare

This Idea is for a FM/IMS function to do a formatted/synchronized database compare. The goal is to compare a database before and after it is changed, to report on what changed. This is probably a multi-step process: Generate and run a batch job to...
over 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

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